- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baton Rouge, LA
Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220012500363
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #1 of 14
- high schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #1 of 14 high schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: Central Community School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220012500363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Central High School held near 1,605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 92.5 → 108.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 220012500363 · Baton Rouge, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,529 enr · 16.6:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Intermediate School (1,039 students)
Central High School held near 1,605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 92.5 → 108.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central High School
1,529 students
- Central Interm
Central Intermediate School
1,039 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
1,012 students
- Tanglewood Ele
Tanglewood Elementary School
622 students
- Bellingrath Hi 378
Bellingrath Hills Elementary School
378 students
What this shows Central High School reports 1,529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High School compares
Central 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 37% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,529 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,529
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,537
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
137
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
African American 24.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Central High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Community School District reports $12,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tanglewood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellingrath Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Baton Rouge
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Standard public school
1,593 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn High School
Standard public school
1,331 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Liberty High School
Standard public school
1,218 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Tara High School
Standard public school
1,016 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Scotlandville Magnet High School
Standard public school
837 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Broadmoor Senior High School
Standard public school
791 students 17.2:1 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 (~1,529 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 1,529 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,587 (2022-23) → 1,605 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 16.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central High School?
39.1% of students at Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Central High School is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Central High School rank among high schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #1 of 14 high schools in Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Community School District?
Besides Central High School, Central Community School District also operates Central Intermediate School (1,039 students), Central Middle School (1,012 students), and Tanglewood Elementary School (622 students). See the Central Community School District district page for the complete list.