The Louisiana State Penitentiary is a maximum-security prison farm in Louisiana operated by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections.
Louisiana State Penitentiary serves 1 students in grades 10-12.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1 students
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Louisiana State Penitentiary's student population of 1 students has declined by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1 student
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Motto
Providing public safety for the state of Louisiana through corrections, reinvestment, and rehabilitation.
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
The diversity score of Louisiana State Penitentiary is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Louisiana State Penitentiary?
1 students attend Louisiana State Penitentiary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Louisiana State Penitentiary students are Black.
What grades does Louisiana State Penitentiary offer ?
Louisiana State Penitentiary offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Louisiana State Penitentiary part of?
Louisiana State Penitentiary is part of Special School District.
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