Ferriday High School
| Ferriday High School | |
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| Address | |
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801 EE Wallace Boulevard , 71334 United States | |
| Coordinates | 31°38′16″N 91°33′14″W / 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 |
| Rival | Vidalia High School[2] |
| Website | fhs |
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.
Student life
Clubs and activities offered at Ferriday include:[3]
- 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.[4]
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.[5]
Notable alumni
- Bob Barber, former NFL player[6]
- Walter Johnson, former NFL player[7]
- Mack Moore, former NFL and CFL player[8]
References
- ^ a b c "Ferriday High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ "Rivalry - Ferriday High School (LA)". MaxPreps. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
- ^ 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.
External links
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