Delhi Charter School

Delhi Charter School
6940 Hwy 17
Delhi, LA 71232
Charter School 673 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Delhi Charter School, located in Delhi, Louisiana, is a public charter institution serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. As a tuition-free school, it operates with a mission to provide a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes high standards, character development, and college and career readiness. The school serves the Richland Parish community, offering a structured curriculum designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal responsibility in a smaller, focused learning setting.

The school is well-known for its active role in the local community and its commitment to extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics and various student organizations. By operating as a charter school, Delhi Charter maintains a level of autonomy that allows it to implement specialized educational approaches aimed at improving student outcomes. It remains a key educational pillar in the region, focusing on preparing its graduates for successful transitions into higher education or the workforce.
673
Total Students
37.6
Full-Time Teachers
17.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    316 (47.0 %)
  • Black
    309 (45.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    31 (4.6 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Delhi Charter School
Phone: (318)878-0433
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 673
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 423
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 37
Grade 1 39
Grade 2 47
Grade 3 43
Grade 4 47
Grade 5 50
Grade 6 56
Grade 7 53
Grade 8 66
Grade 9 69
Grade 10 60
Grade 11 55
Grade 12 51
Gender Ratio