Enrollment
621
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deridder High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deridder High School
Deridder High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Deridder, Louisiana, enrolling 621 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 621 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 367 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #99.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 291 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 621 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Beauregard Parish also operates South Beauregard High School (775 students) and South Beauregard Elementary School (644 students) alongside Deridder 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 Deridder High School compares
Deridder 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beauregard Parish, which includes Deridder High School.
$13,818
Per student
-16%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 42.5%
Federal 17.2%
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 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
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~621 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Deridder High School a good school?
Deridder High School earns 53/100 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 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.
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