Enrollment
1,652
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lafayette, LA
Acadiana High School
Federal NCES profile for Acadiana High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220087000660
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acadiana High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Acadiana High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Acadiana High School ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Lafayette, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087000660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Acadiana High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Acadiana High School
Acadiana High School is a higher-need, large high school in Lafayette, Louisiana, enrolling 1,652 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,652 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 60 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #38.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lafayette Parish spends $11,837 per pupil, 28% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 1,108 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,652 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 65 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lafayette's high schools, it stands alongside Lafayette High School (1,720 students): Acadiana High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.6:1 vs 21.5:1).
Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students) and Lafayette High School (1,720 students) alongside Acadiana High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Acadiana High School compares
Acadiana High School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 19% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,652 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,652
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$11,837
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
694
in-school suspensions + 414 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 42.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 65 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 38.0%
African American 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Acadiana High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lafayette Parish, which includes Acadiana High School.
$11,837
Per student
-28%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 32.8%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Acadiana High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carencro High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Acadiana High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Lafayette
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lafayette High School
Standard public school
1,720 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Carencro High School
Standard public school
1,116 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
O. Comeaux High School
Standard public school
873 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Northside High School
Standard public school
713 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Early College Academy
Standard public school
257 students 32.1:1 students per teacher
Jcfa Lafayette
Alternative education program
56 students 28:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,652 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Acadiana High School
How many students attend Acadiana High School?
Acadiana High School has 1,652 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lafayette, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acadiana High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Acadiana High School is 18.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Acadiana High School?
50.8% of students at Acadiana High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acadiana High School?
The largest demographic group at Acadiana High School is White at 38.0% of enrollment, in Lafayette, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acadiana High School?
Acadiana High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Acadiana High School rank among high schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Acadiana High School ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Lafayette, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lafayette on the city page.
Is Acadiana High School a good school?
Acadiana High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lafayette Parish?
Besides Acadiana High School, Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students), Lafayette High School (1,720 students), and David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy (1,362 students). See the Lafayette Parish district page for the complete list.
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