Enrollment
1,307
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Raceland, LA
Central Lafourche High School
Federal NCES profile for Central Lafourche High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220090000699
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Lafourche High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Raceland · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Lafourche High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Lafourche High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Raceland, LA.
School address
District: Lafourche Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220090000699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Lafourche High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Lafourche High School
Central Lafourche High School is a higher-need, large high school in Raceland, Louisiana, enrolling 1,307 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 89% of Louisiana schools and 26% 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 53.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,307 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 87 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 53/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 541 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,307 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 25 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lafourche Parish also operates Thibodaux High School (1,306 students) and South Lafourche High School (990 students) alongside Central Lafourche 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 Central Lafourche High School compares
Central Lafourche 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 14% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,307 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,307
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,029
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
355
in-school suspensions + 186 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 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 66.2%
African American 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Central Lafourche 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 Lafourche Parish, which includes Central Lafourche High School.
$15,029
Per student
-8%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.7%
State 30.2%
Federal 28.1%
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 Central Lafourche High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thibodaux High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lafourche High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Thibodaux Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayou Community Academy Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Lafourche High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,306
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~1,307 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Lafourche High School
How many students attend Central Lafourche High School?
Central Lafourche High School has 1,307 students enrolled. It is a high school in Raceland, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Lafourche High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Lafourche High School is 21.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Lafourche High School?
53.5% of students at Central Lafourche High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Lafourche High School?
The largest demographic group at Central Lafourche High School is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Raceland, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Lafourche High School?
Central Lafourche High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Central Lafourche High School rank among public schools in Raceland?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Lafourche High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Raceland, 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 Raceland on the city page.
Is Central Lafourche High School a good school?
Central Lafourche High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. 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 Lafourche Parish?
Besides Central Lafourche High School, Lafourche Parish also operates Thibodaux High School (1,306 students), South Lafourche High School (990 students), and West Thibodaux Middle School (592 students). See the Lafourche Parish district page for the complete list.
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