- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Eunice, LA
Eunice High School
Federal NCES profile for Eunice High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220156001181
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eunice High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Eunice · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eunice High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eunice High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Eunice, LA.
School address
District: St. Landry Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220156001181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Eunice High School held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 45.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 220156001181 · Eunice, LA High · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 17.8:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Beau Chene High School (767 students)
Eunice High School held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 45.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Eunice High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beau Chene Hig
Beau Chene High School
767 students
- Opelousas Seni
Opelousas Senior High School
698 students
- Leonville Elem
Leonville Elementary School
616 students
- This school
Eunice High School
606 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
575 students
- Lawtell Elemen
Lawtell Elementary School
567 students
What this shows Eunice High School reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eunice High School compares
Eunice 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▼ 7% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 33% 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
$14,349
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
African American 40.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Eunice High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Landry Parish reports $14,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eunice High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Chene High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Opelousas Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leonville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawtell Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eunice High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eunice High School
How many students attend Eunice High School?
Eunice High School has 606 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eunice, LA. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eunice High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eunice High School is 17.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eunice High School?
58.2% of students at Eunice High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eunice High School?
The largest demographic group at Eunice High School is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Eunice, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eunice High School?
Eunice High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Eunice High School rank among public schools in Eunice?
By Resource Investment Index, Eunice High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Eunice, 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 Eunice on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Landry Parish?
Besides Eunice High School, St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students), Opelousas Senior High School (698 students), and Leonville Elementary School (616 students). See the St. Landry Parish district page for the complete list.