- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Covington, LA
Covington High School
Federal NCES profile for Covington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220165001274
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Covington High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Covington High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Covington High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Covington, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165001274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Covington High School held near 1,690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.0 → 110.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 220165001274 · Covington, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,600 enr · 19.5:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
Covington High School held near 1,690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.0 → 110.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Covington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mandeville Hig
Mandeville High School
2,006 students
- Slidell High S
Slidell High School
1,654 students
- This school
Covington High School
1,600 students
- Northshore Hig
Northshore High School
1,518 students
- Joseph B. Lanc
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
1,480 students
- Fontainebleau
Fontainebleau High School
1,451 students
What this shows Covington High School reports 1,600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Covington High School compares
Covington 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 16% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 36% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,600 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,600
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1600 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
217
in-school suspensions + 231 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
African American 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Covington High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Tammany Parish reports $14,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Covington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slidell High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northshore High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fontainebleau High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Covington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,654
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,600 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Covington High School
How many students attend Covington High School?
Covington High School has 1,600 students enrolled. It is a high school in Covington, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,660 (2022-23) → 1,690 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Covington High School is 19.5:1, which is 16% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Covington High School?
40.2% of students at Covington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Covington High School?
The largest demographic group at Covington High School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Covington, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Covington High School?
Covington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Covington High School rank among public schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Covington High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Covington, 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 Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Tammany Parish?
Besides Covington High School, St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students), Slidell High School (1,654 students), and Northshore High School (1,518 students). See the St. Tammany Parish district page for the complete list.