- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bunkie, LA
Central Southwest Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Central Southwest Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220004702462
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Southwest Alternative High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Bunkie · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Southwest Alternative High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Southwest Alternative High School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Bunkie, LA.
School address
District: Office of Juvenile Justice · Louisiana
NCES ID 220004702462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Central Southwest Alternative High School shrank from 105 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 220004702462 · Bunkie, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
56 enr · 18.7:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside Alternative High School (165 students)
Central Southwest Alternative High School shrank from 105 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Central Southwest Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside Alte
Southside Alternative High School
165 students
- This school 56
Central Southwest Alternative High School
56 students
- Riverside Alte 27
Riverside Alternative High School
27 students
- Central Southw 16
Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville
16 students
What this shows Central Southwest Alternative High School reports 56 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Southwest Alternative High School compares
Central Southwest Alternative 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▼ 15% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 56 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
56
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$86,011
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 56 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.1%
White 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Central Southwest Alternative High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Office of Juvenile Justice reports $86,011 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Southwest Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Alternative High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Alternative High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Southwest Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 3.9:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar other schools in Bunkie
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~56 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Southwest Alternative High School
How many students attend Central Southwest Alternative High School?
Central Southwest Alternative High School has 56 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Bunkie, LA. CCD year-over-year: 105 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Southwest Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Southwest Alternative High School is 18.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Southwest Alternative High School?
53.3% of students at Central Southwest Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Southwest Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Central Southwest Alternative High School is African American at 91.1% of enrollment, in Bunkie, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Southwest Alternative High School?
Central Southwest Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Southwest Alternative High School rank among schools in Bunkie?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Southwest Alternative High School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Bunkie, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Office of Juvenile Justice?
Besides Central Southwest Alternative High School, Office of Juvenile Justice also operates Southside Alternative High School (165 students), Riverside Alternative High School (27 students), and Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville (16 students). See the Office of Juvenile Justice district page for the complete list.