- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alexandria, LA
Alexandria Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Alexandria Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220129001040
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexandria Senior High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexandria Senior High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexandria Senior High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Alexandria, LA.
School address
District: Rapides Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220129001040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+76 students YoY
Alexandria Senior High School grew from 1,482 students in 2022-23 to 1,558 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 71.8 → 84.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+76 students YoY 220129001040 · Alexandria, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,475 enr · 20.8:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Pineville High School (1,271 students)
Alexandria Senior High School grew from 1,482 students in 2022-23 to 1,558 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 71.8 → 84.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Alexandria Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alexandria Senior High School
1,475 students
- Pineville High
Pineville High School
1,271 students
- Peabody Magnet
Peabody Magnet High School
1,071 students
- J.I. Barron Sr
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
924 students
- Buckeye High S
Buckeye High School
915 students
- Tioga High Sch
Tioga High School
881 students
What this shows Alexandria Senior High School reports 1,475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alexandria Senior High School compares
Alexandria Senior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 15% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,475 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,475
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$13,720
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 44.7%
White 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Alexandria Senior High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rapides Parish reports $13,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alexandria Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pineville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peabody Magnet High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckeye High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tioga High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexandria Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Alexandria
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,475 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Alexandria Senior High School
How many students attend Alexandria Senior High School?
Alexandria Senior High School has 1,475 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alexandria, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,482 (2022-23) → 1,558 (2023-24), up 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexandria Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexandria Senior High School is 20.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexandria Senior High School?
53.2% of students at Alexandria Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexandria Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Alexandria Senior High School is African American at 44.7% of enrollment, in Alexandria, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexandria Senior High School?
Alexandria Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Alexandria Senior High School rank among high schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexandria Senior High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Alexandria, 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 Alexandria on the city page.
What other schools are in Rapides Parish?
Besides Alexandria Senior High School, Rapides Parish also operates Pineville High School (1,271 students), Peabody Magnet High School (1,071 students), and J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School (924 students). See the Rapides Parish district page for the complete list.