Enrollment
1,475
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220129001040
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alexandria Senior High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alexandria Senior High School
Alexandria Senior High School is a higher-need, large high school in Alexandria, Louisiana, enrolling 1,475 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.8:1 is larger than about 87% of Louisiana schools and 24% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,475 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 73 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #71, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and White (44%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 492 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Alexandria's high schools, it stands alongside Peabody Magnet High School (1,071 students): Alexandria Senior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.8:1 vs 23.8:1).
Rapides Parish also operates Pineville High School (1,271 students) and Peabody Magnet High School (1,071 students) alongside Alexandria Senior 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 Alexandria Senior High School compares
Alexandria Senior 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,896
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rapides Parish, which includes Alexandria Senior High School.
$13,896
Per student
-15%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 43.2%
Federal 17.9%
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 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
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
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 (~1,475 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 33/100 (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 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.
Is Alexandria Senior High School a good school?
Alexandria Senior High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. 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 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.
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