Quitman High School

Jackson Parish
181 Wolverine Drive
Quitman, LA 71268
785 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Quitman High School, located at 181 Wolverine Drive in Quitman, Louisiana, serves as a central educational pillar for the local Jackson Parish community. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal character development for its student body.

Beyond the classroom, the school is well-known for its strong emphasis on community and school spirit, prominently represented by its mascot, the Wolverine. The school actively participates in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations, which play a vital role in shaping the well-rounded experiences of its students. By maintaining a focus on traditional educational values and local pride, Quitman High School remains a focal point for academic and social life within the town of Quitman.
785
Total Students
46.1
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    668 (85.1 %)
  • Black
    78 (9.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (2.7 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
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: Jackson Parish
Phone: (318)259-2698
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 785
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 254
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 39

* 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 34
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 51
Grade 2 70
Grade 3 60
Grade 4 48
Grade 5 67
Grade 6 67
Grade 7 64
Grade 8 59
Grade 9 68
Grade 10 39
Grade 11 58
Grade 12 55
Gender Ratio
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Weston High School
Jackson Parish
646 Students
213 Highway 505
Jonesboro, LA 71251 (9.8 miles away)
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