- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Breaux Bridge, LA
Breaux Bridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Breaux Bridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220159001219
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Breaux Bridge High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Louisiana schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Breaux Bridge · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Breaux Bridge High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Breaux Bridge High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Breaux Bridge, LA.
School address
District: St. Martin Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220159001219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-89 students YoY
Breaux Bridge High School shrank from 851 students in 2022-23 to 762 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-89 students YoY 220159001219 · Breaux Bridge, LA High · MID · TRAD
690 enr · 20.9:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Cecilia High School (768 students)
Breaux Bridge High School shrank from 851 students in 2022-23 to 762 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Breaux Bridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cecilia High S
Cecilia High School
768 students
- This school
Breaux Bridge High School
690 students
- Cecilia Primar
Cecilia Primary School
656 students
- Cecilia Junior
Cecilia Junior High School
576 students
- Teche Elementa
Teche Elementary School
547 students
- St. Martinvill
St. Martinville Senior High School
521 students
What this shows Breaux Bridge High School reports 690 students on the CCD universe file.
How Breaux Bridge High School compares
Breaux Bridge High School is a shrinking 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▼ 11% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$13,528
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 690 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
African American 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Breaux Bridge High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Martin Parish reports $13,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Breaux Bridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Teche Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Martinville Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Breaux Bridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~690 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Breaux Bridge High School
How many students attend Breaux Bridge High School?
Breaux Bridge High School has 690 students enrolled. It is a high school in Breaux Bridge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 851 (2022-23) → 762 (2023-24), down 89.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breaux Bridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Breaux Bridge High School is 20.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Breaux Bridge High School?
55.6% of students at Breaux Bridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Breaux Bridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Breaux Bridge High School is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Breaux Bridge, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Breaux Bridge High School?
Breaux Bridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Breaux Bridge High School rank among public schools in Breaux Bridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Breaux Bridge High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Breaux Bridge, 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 Breaux Bridge on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Martin Parish?
Besides Breaux Bridge High School, St. Martin Parish also operates Cecilia High School (768 students), Cecilia Primary School (656 students), and Cecilia Junior High School (576 students). See the St. Martin Parish district page for the complete list.