| Ouachita Parish High School | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1894 |
| Type | Public |
| Principal | Mr. Todd Guice |
| Students | approx. 1200 |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Location | 681 highway 594, Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.A. |
| Colors | Cardinal and White |
| Mascot | Lions |
| Rival | West Monroe High School, Neville High School |
| Yearbook | The Roarer |
| Website | http://www.ouachitalions.org |
Ouachita Parish High School is a high school located in Monroe, Louisiana, United States. It is administrated by the Ouachita Parish School Board. It is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school mascot is the Lion.
Ouachita Parish High School is the oldest school in northeast Louisiana, being founded in 1894. The school has been located in three different buildings. Two of these are registered on the National Register of Historic Places.
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The Ouachita Dandylions is a nationally-honored dance team consisting of 35 girls. The Dandylions participate in national competition each year in Orlando, Florida. The dance team rivals are the Neville High School Bengal Belles.
Ouachita's football team won the 1989 state championship and was runner-up in 1941 and 1994. Their rivalry with West Monroe High School is often referred to as the REBE-L-ION, referring to the mascots of the schools, Rebels and Lions. The Lions participate in district 2-5a and Louisiana 5a.