- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Belle Chasse, LA
Belle Chasse High School
Federal NCES profile for Belle Chasse High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220123001022
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Chasse High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Belle Chasse · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Belle Chasse High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Chasse High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Belle Chasse, LA.
School address
District: Plaquemines Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220123001022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Belle Chasse High School held near 979 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 65.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 220123001022 · Belle Chasse, LA High · MID · TRAD
883 enr · 18:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Belle Chasse Middle School (656 students)
Belle Chasse High School held near 979 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 65.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Belle Chasse High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Belle Chasse High School
883 students
- Belle Chasse M
Belle Chasse Middle School
656 students
- Belle Chasse E
Belle Chasse Elementary School
543 students
- Belle Chasse P
Belle Chasse Primary School
395 students
- South Plaquemi
South Plaquemines High School
355 students
- Boothville-Ven 270
Boothville-Venice Elementary School
270 students
What this shows Belle Chasse High School reports 883 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Chasse High School compares
Belle Chasse 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 36% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 883 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
883
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$19,657
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
African American 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Belle Chasse High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plaquemines Parish reports $19,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belle Chasse High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Chasse Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Chasse Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belle Chasse Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Plaquemines High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boothville-Venice Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Chasse High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~883 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Chasse High School
How many students attend Belle Chasse High School?
Belle Chasse High School has 883 students enrolled. It is a high school in Belle Chasse, LA. CCD year-over-year: 959 (2022-23) → 979 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Chasse High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Chasse High School is 18:1, which is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belle Chasse High School?
40.1% of students at Belle Chasse High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Chasse High School?
The largest demographic group at Belle Chasse High School is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Belle Chasse, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Chasse High School?
Belle Chasse High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Belle Chasse High School rank among public schools in Belle Chasse?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Chasse High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Belle Chasse, 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 Belle Chasse on the city page.
What other schools are in Plaquemines Parish?
Besides Belle Chasse High School, Plaquemines Parish also operates Belle Chasse Middle School (656 students), Belle Chasse Elementary School (543 students), and Belle Chasse Primary School (395 students). See the Plaquemines Parish district page for the complete list.