How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette | Southside High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lafayette, LA | Youngsville, LA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 84 | 1,833 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 61.5:1 | 24.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.4% | 32.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette | Southside High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,877 | $13,877 |
| District | Lafayette Parish | Lafayette Parish |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette | Southside High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47.6% | 67.4% |
| African American | 44.0% | 20.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette | Southside High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 6 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 84:1 | 366.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | 12.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 208 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.