South Lafourche High School

As a mid-tier four-year high school in Cutoff, Louisiana, South Lafourche High School hosts 990 students from grades 9 through 12, run under Lafourche Parish. Compared to the state average of about 711 students per school, that is 39% larger than typical.

Lafourche Parish runs 30 schools in total, collectively educating 13,326 students. South Lafourche High School is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, South Lafourche High School logs that 61% of the student body identifies as White. The remainder consists of 22% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 5% Native American, 2% Black. The wider county runs roughly 75% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, South Lafourche High School has 52 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 18.9:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 18.0:1 average. Around 60% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Lafourche Parish put median household income runs about $63,135, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Lafourche Parish runs 32 public schools (combined enrollment of about 13,426 students), of which South Lafourche High School is one.

The closest other public school is Galliano Elementary School, roughly 1.8 miles away. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools.

The campus sits in a town-based setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 5%: 1,044 students in 2018 compared to 990 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 12% to 22% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 21.7:1 in 2018 to 18.9:1 today.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.