False River Academy
| False River Academy | |
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201 Major Parkway New Roads , Louisiana United States | |
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| Type | Private School |
| Established | 1969 |
| Principal | Kenneth R. LeBeau |
| Grades | Pre-K–12 |
| Number of students | app. 472 |
| Color(s) | Maroon & Gold |
| Mascot | Gators |
| Website | [1] |
False River Academy is a private school located in New Roads, Louisiana. It was founded in 1969, and is one of two private schools located in Pointe Coupee Parish.
History
False River Academy (also known as Pointe Coupee Preparatory Academy) was formed in the wake of forced integration in the Pointe Coupee Parish Publics school system.[1] In the summer of 1969, a number of like-minded parents joined together to create an institution of learning that excelled in academics, and instilling moral values and ethics in its students. This group of founding parents were upset with the deterioration of the local neighborhood schools and decided to form a school that functioned like a family.
Temporary buildings were set up on the edge of a sugar cane field, a short distance from False River. The permanent brick buildings and gymnasium where later added as the school grew.
Faculty
The school faculty is made up of approximately 60 teachers who instruct in a wide array of disciplines including, sciences, mathematics, language arts, physical education, social studies, and foreign language.
Student body
The students at False River Academy come from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Besides enrolling students from the local New Roads area, many students from throughout Pointe Coupee Parish and surrounding parishes attend this school.
Athletics
False River Academy has a wide array of sports, including football, power lifting, baseball, softball, basketball, cross-country, track, volleyball, golf, and dance. In 1989, the school's football team won the State Championship while still a member of the Louisiana Independent School Association (LISA). The school is now a member of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association[2] (LHSAA), and has been competing in this league since 1991. It is a Class A member of the LHSAA and competes in District 6.[3]