Enrollment
768
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cecilia, LA
Cecilia High School
Federal NCES profile for Cecilia 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 220159001223
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cecilia High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cecilia · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cecilia High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cecilia High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cecilia, LA.
School address
District: St. Martin Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220159001223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cecilia High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cecilia High School
Cecilia High School is a large high school in Cecilia, Louisiana, enrolling 768 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 48.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 768 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 282 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #218, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 57/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
St. Martin Parish also operates Breaux Bridge High School (690 students) and Cecilia Primary School (656 students) alongside Cecilia 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 Cecilia High School compares
Cecilia 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 | 48.0% | ▼ 23% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 14% | - | - |
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.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
24.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 56.4%
African American 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Cecilia 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 Cecilia 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 Cecilia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breaux Bridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Teche Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Martinville Senior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cecilia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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 (~768 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cecilia High School
How many students attend Cecilia High School?
Cecilia High School has 768 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cecilia, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cecilia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cecilia 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 Cecilia High School?
48.0% of students at Cecilia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cecilia High School?
The largest demographic group at Cecilia High School is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Cecilia, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cecilia High School?
Cecilia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Cecilia High School rank among public schools in Cecilia?
By Resource Investment Index, Cecilia High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cecilia, 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 Cecilia on the city page.
Is Cecilia High School a good school?
Cecilia High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Cecilia High School, St. Martin Parish also operates Breaux Bridge High School (690 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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