Enrollment
2,385
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Denham Springs, LA
Denham Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Denham Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220102000758
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denham Springs High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #2 of 17
- public schools in Denham Springs · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 26.8:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Denham Springs High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denham Springs High School ranks #2 of 17 public schools in Denham Springs, LA.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102000758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.8:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Denham Springs High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Denham Springs High School
Denham Springs High School is a large high school in Denham Springs, Louisiana, enrolling 2,385 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.8:1 is larger than about 97% of Louisiana schools and 60% 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 46.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,385 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 26 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 798 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Livingston Parish spends $11,995 per pupil, 27% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.7% 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 21 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Denham Springs's high schools, it stands alongside Denham Springs Freshman High School (735 students): Denham Springs High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.8:1 vs 19.9:1).
Livingston Parish also operates Walker High School (2,006 students) and Live Oak High School (1,392 students) alongside Denham Springs 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 Denham Springs High School compares
Denham Springs 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 | 26.8:1 | ▲ 60% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 26% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,385 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,385
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 97% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,995
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 798 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 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 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
African American 18.7%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Denham Springs High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livingston Parish, which includes Denham Springs High School.
$11,995
Per student
-27%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 46.1%
Federal 23.7%
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 Denham Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Freshman High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Levi Milton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denham Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar high schools in Denham Springs
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Denham Springs High School
How many students attend Denham Springs High School?
Denham Springs High School has 2,385 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denham Springs, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denham Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denham Springs High School is 26.8:1, which is 60% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Denham Springs High School?
46.3% of students at Denham Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denham Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Denham Springs High School is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Denham Springs, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denham Springs High School?
Denham Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Denham Springs High School rank among public schools in Denham Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Denham Springs High School ranks #2 of 17 public schools in Denham Springs, 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 Denham Springs on the city page.
Is Denham Springs High School a good school?
Denham Springs High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Livingston Parish?
Besides Denham Springs High School, Livingston Parish also operates Walker High School (2,006 students), Live Oak High School (1,392 students), and Denham Springs Junior High School (811 students). See the Livingston Parish district page for the complete list.
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