- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Charles, LA
Alfred M. Barbe High School
Federal NCES profile for Alfred M. Barbe High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220033000216
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alfred M. Barbe High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Lake Charles · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Alfred M. Barbe High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alfred M. Barbe High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Lake Charles, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Alfred M. Barbe High School held near 2,012 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.6 → 115.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 220033000216 · Lake Charles, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,908 enr · 21.4:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
Alfred M. Barbe High School held near 2,012 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.6 → 115.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Alfred M. Barbe High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur High S
Sulphur High School
1,911 students
- This school
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,908 students
- Sam Houston Hi
Sam Houston High School
1,141 students
- S. J. Welsh Mi
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,011 students
- Iowa High Scho
Iowa High School
1,007 students
- Moss Bluff Ele
Moss Bluff Elementary School
969 students
What this shows Alfred M. Barbe High School reports 1,908 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alfred M. Barbe High School compares
Alfred M. Barbe 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 43% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,908 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,908
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 154 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
African American 27.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Alfred M. Barbe High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alfred M. Barbe High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moss Bluff Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alfred M. Barbe High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Lake Charles
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Sam Houston High School
Standard public school
1,141 students 17:1 students per teacher
Lagrange High School
Standard public school
881 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Lake Charles College Prep
Standard public school
624 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Washington/Marion Magnet High School
Standard public school
597 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,908 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alfred M. Barbe High School
How many students attend Alfred M. Barbe High School?
Alfred M. Barbe High School has 1,908 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Charles, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,991 (2022-23) → 2,012 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfred M. Barbe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alfred M. Barbe High School is 21.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alfred M. Barbe High School?
35.9% of students at Alfred M. Barbe High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alfred M. Barbe High School?
The largest demographic group at Alfred M. Barbe High School is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Lake Charles, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alfred M. Barbe High School?
Alfred M. Barbe High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Alfred M. Barbe High School rank among high schools in Lake Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Alfred M. Barbe High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Alfred M. Barbe High School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Sam Houston High School (1,141 students), and S. J. Welsh Middle School (1,011 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.