Grand Isle High School

Jefferson Parish
149 Ludwig Lane
Grand Isle, LA 70358
92 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Grand Isle High School, located at 149 Ludwig Lane in Grand Isle, Louisiana, serves as a vital educational pillar for the unique island community. As the only K-12 school on the barrier island, it functions as a central hub for students ranging from early childhood through high school graduation. Because of its remote location on the Gulf of Mexico, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often fostering a tight-knit environment where students, faculty, and families maintain close relationships.

Academically and operationally, the school is shaped by its geographical surroundings, often navigating the challenges and opportunities presented by living in a coastal, hurricane-prone area. The curriculum is designed to meet Louisiana state standards while providing students with the personalized attention typical of smaller, rural school districts. Grand Isle High School serves not only as a place of learning but as a resilient cornerstone of the community, reflecting the spirit and endurance of the island’s residents.
92
Total Students
18.7
Full-Time Teachers
4.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    79 (85.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (9.8 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Jefferson Parish
Phone: (985)787-2577
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 92
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 50
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 7
Kindergarten 11
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 5
Grade 7 6
Grade 8 7
Grade 9 8
Grade 10 6
Grade 11 9
Grade 12 4
Gender Ratio