In 1957, primary and middle school classes were relocated from the original 1890s building, which was subsequently used for storage before being demolished in the early 1960s to make way for Interstate Highway 20.

[6] The original building is now the Ouchita Grand Plaza, a senior housing complex.

Ouachita Parish High School's athletics teams compete in the LHSAA.

Ouachita's football team has achieved significant success, winning the state championship in 1989 and finishing as runner-up in 1941 and 1994.

The Dandylions participate in state competitions held annually in Lafayette, Louisiana.