- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deridder, LA
Deridder High School
Federal NCES profile for Deridder High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220018000081
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deridder High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Deridder · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Deridder High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deridder High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Deridder, LA.
School address
District: Beauregard Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220018000081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Deridder High School held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 220018000081 · Deridder, LA Other · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 17.3:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: South Beauregard High School (775 students)
Deridder High School held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Deridder High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Beaurega
South Beauregard High School
775 students
- South Beaurega
South Beauregard Elementary School
644 students
- This school
Deridder High School
621 students
- Merryville Hig
Merryville High School
470 students
- East Beauregar
East Beauregard Elementary School
425 students
- East Beauregar
East Beauregard High School
417 students
What this shows Deridder High School reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deridder High School compares
Deridder 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▼ 20% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,372
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
African American 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Deridder High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beauregard Parish reports $12,372 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deridder High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Beauregard High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Beauregard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merryville High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Beauregard Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Beauregard High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deridder High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deridder High School
How many students attend Deridder High School?
Deridder High School has 621 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deridder, LA. CCD year-over-year: 696 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deridder High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deridder High School is 17.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deridder High School?
50.1% of students at Deridder High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deridder High School?
The largest demographic group at Deridder High School is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Deridder, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deridder High School?
Deridder High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Deridder High School rank among schools in Deridder?
By Resource Investment Index, Deridder High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Deridder, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Deridder on the city page.
What other schools are in Beauregard Parish?
Besides Deridder High School, Beauregard Parish also operates South Beauregard High School (775 students), South Beauregard Elementary School (644 students), and Merryville High School (470 students). See the Beauregard Parish district page for the complete list.