Ferriday High School
Ferriday High School is a public high school in Ferriday, Louisiana, United States. It is one of three high schools ran by the Concordia Parish School Board.
| Ferriday High School | |
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| Address | |
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801 EE Wallace Boulevard , 71334 United States | |
| Coordinates | 31.6379°N 91.5539°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| School district | Concordia Parish School Board |
| Superintendent | Whest Shirley |
| Principal | Kimberly M. Jackson |
| Staff | 26.57 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 366 (2018-19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.77[1] |
| Color(s) | Gold, black and white |
| Team name | Trojans |
| Website | fhs |
Student life
Clubs and activities offered at Ferriday include:[2]
- 4-H Club
- All Girl's Club
- Beta Clyb
- Future Business Leaders of America
- General Cooperative Education
- Glee Club
- Library Club
- Marching Band
- Student Council
- Trail Blazers
Athletics
The following sports are offered at Ferriday:
- Basketball (Co-ed)
- Cheerleading (Girls)
- Football (Boys)
- Track (Co-ed)
Ferriday has a long history of success in football. They won four straight state championships from 1953–56. They had a combined record of 52-1-2 in those four years.[3]
Demographics
As of 2018, 98.2% of the student population at Ferriday High School are African-American, making up the majority of the student body. 1.8% are Caucasian. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, 70.2% of Ferriday's students live at or below the poverty line. More than 75% of students receive free or reduced lunch.[4]
Notable alumni
- Bob Barber, former NFL player[5]
- Walter Johnson, former NFL player[6]
- Mack Moore, former NFL and CFL player[7]
References
- "Ferriday High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- Department Pages - Ferriday High
- "Year-by-Year Results". MaxPreps. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
- "School Profile - About Us". Ferriday High. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
- "Bob Barber". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- "Walter Johnson". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- "Mack Moore". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
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