- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Abbeville, LA
Abbeville High School
Federal NCES profile for Abbeville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220180001385
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abbeville High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Abbeville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Abbeville High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abbeville High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Abbeville, LA.
School address
District: Vermilion Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220180001385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Abbeville High School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 220180001385 · Abbeville, LA High · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 19.6:1 · 80.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: North Vermilion High School (790 students)
Abbeville High School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Abbeville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Vermilio
North Vermilion High School
790 students
- Leblanc Elemen
Leblanc Elementary School
624 students
- Cecil Picard E
Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice
592 students
- This school
Abbeville High School
569 students
- Erath High Sch
Erath High School
557 students
- Dozier Element
Dozier Elementary School
556 students
What this shows Abbeville High School reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abbeville High School compares
Abbeville High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 28% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,778
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
241
in-school suspensions + 156 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 42.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 69.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 53.8%
White 25.5%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Largest group: African American at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Abbeville High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vermilion Parish reports $13,778 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abbeville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Vermilion High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leblanc Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Erath High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dozier Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abbeville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abbeville High School
How many students attend Abbeville High School?
Abbeville High School has 569 students enrolled. It is a high school in Abbeville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abbeville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abbeville High School is 19.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abbeville High School?
80.2% of students at Abbeville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abbeville High School?
The largest demographic group at Abbeville High School is African American at 53.8% of enrollment, in Abbeville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abbeville High School?
Abbeville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abbeville High School rank among public schools in Abbeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Abbeville High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Abbeville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Abbeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Vermilion Parish?
Besides Abbeville High School, Vermilion Parish also operates North Vermilion High School (790 students), Leblanc Elementary School (624 students), and Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice (592 students). See the Vermilion Parish district page for the complete list.