Enrollment
504
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Church Point, LA
Church Point High School
Federal NCES profile for Church Point High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220003000004
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Church Point High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Church Point · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Church Point High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Church Point High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Church Point, LA.
School address
District: Acadia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220003000004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Church Point High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Church Point High School
Church Point High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Church Point, Louisiana, enrolling 504 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.1% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 504 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 449 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #190.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 52/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Acadia Parish spends $12,449 per pupil, 24% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.2% 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 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Acadia Parish also operates Mire Elementary School (662 students) and Rayne High School (653 students) alongside Church Point 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 Church Point High School compares
Church Point 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▼ 5% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 62% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,449
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 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 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 65.1%
African American 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Church Point 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 Acadia Parish, which includes Church Point High School.
$12,449
Per student
-24%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 45.8%
Federal 27.2%
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 Church Point High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mire Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rayne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iota Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iota High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crowley High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Church Point High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- 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 (~504 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Church Point High School
How many students attend Church Point High School?
Church Point High School has 504 students enrolled. It is a high school in Church Point, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Church Point High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Church Point High School is 17.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Church Point High School?
59.1% of students at Church Point High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Church Point High School?
The largest demographic group at Church Point High School is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Church Point, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Church Point High School?
Church Point High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Church Point High School rank among public schools in Church Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Church Point High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Church Point, 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 Church Point on the city page.
Is Church Point High School a good school?
Church Point High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. 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 Acadia Parish?
Besides Church Point High School, Acadia Parish also operates Mire Elementary School (662 students), Rayne High School (653 students), and Iota Elementary School (585 students). See the Acadia Parish district page for the complete list.
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