| Address | 1603 Grace Avenue |
|---|---|
| City | Vinton |
| State | Louisiana |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 30°10′51″N 93°35′01″W |
| Status | Open |
| Us nces school id | 220033000270 |
| Principal | Eric Heinen[1] |
| Teaching staff | 27.91 [2] |
| Established | 1913[3] |
| Enrollment | 286[2] |
| Enrollment as of | 2023-2024 |
| Ratio | 10.25[2] |
| Colors | Red and blue |
| Mascot | Lion |
| Website | www.cpsb.org/Page/382 |
Vinton High School is a Title I public high school located in the city of Vinton, Louisiana. It is a part of Calcasieu Parish Public Schools. The school colors are red and blue,[4] and the Principal is Eric Heinen.[5] The school had an enrollment of 296 for the 2020-21 school year.[6] Students are offered dual enrollment at Sulphur High School to take Advanced Placement courses.
Athletics
Vinton High athletics competes in the LHSAA. The current athletic director of the school is Mitch Manuel.[4]
The following sports teams are offered to Vinton High School students:
- Baseball (varsity, junior varsity, freshman)
- Softball (varsity, junior varsity)
- Boys basketball (varsity, junior varsity)
- Girls basketball (varsity, junior varsity)
- Gridiron football (varsity, junior varsity)
- Volleyball (varsity)
- Boys soccer (varsity)
- Girls soccer (varsity)
- Boys track and field (varsity)
- Girls track and field (varsity)
- Boys wrestling (varsity)
State Championships
Football
- (2) 1935, 1936
Notable alumni
- Ken Bahnsen (1948), professional football player (San Francisco 49ers) and college football coach (North Texas).[7]
- Russell Hantz (1990), Survivor contestant, Survivor: Samoa runner-up in 2009.[8]
- Bobby Kimball (1964), lead singer of Toto.[9]
- Stephen Starring (1979), professional football player for the New England Patriots.[10]
References
- ^ "Systemwide Directory". Calcasieu Parish School Board. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ "Vinton High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Bayne, Irman D. (1933). The History of Education in Calcasieu Parish. Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Louisiana State University. p. 99.
- ^ "Vinton (LA) High School Sports - Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and more | MaxPreps". www.maxpreps.com. Retrieved 2022-07-16.
- ^ "About Us / School Information". www.cpsb.org. Retrieved 2022-07-16.
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Vinton High School". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-16.
- ^ "'Bahnsen at fullback' still battle cry for NTSC Eagles". Lake Charles American Press. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ "VHS powerlifters win state championship". The Vinton News. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ "VHS graduation rites slated Monday night". The Vinton News. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ "Hensgens goes to state, Starring outshines field". The Crowley Post-Signal. Retrieved 2025-06-13.