Enrollment
690
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220159001219
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Louisiana schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Breaux Bridge · Resource Index
- 23
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Breaux Bridge High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Breaux Bridge High School
Breaux Bridge High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, enrolling 690 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.9:1 is larger than about 88% 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 55.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 690 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 356 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #337, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (44%) (diversity index 58/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 690 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St. Martin Parish spends $12,469 per pupil, 24% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 219 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 690 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
St. Martin Parish also operates Cecilia High School (768 students) and Cecilia Primary School (656 students) alongside Breaux Bridge 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 Breaux Bridge High School compares
Breaux Bridge 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,469
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Martin Parish, which includes Breaux Bridge High School.
$12,469
Per student
-24%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 44.2%
Federal 22.9%
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 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
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~690 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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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.
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 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Breaux Bridge High School a good school?
Breaux Bridge High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Louisiana schools. 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 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.
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