- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baton Rouge, LA
Forest Heights Academy of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Forest Heights Academy of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220054000375
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Heights Academy of Excellence earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #15 of 59
- schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Heights Academy of Excellence has class sizes smaller than 82% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Heights Academy of Excellence ranks #15 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054000375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Forest Heights Academy of Excellence shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 220054000375 · Baton Rouge, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 12.8:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Forest Heights Academy of Excellence shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Forest Heights Academy of Excellence in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baton Rouge Ma
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
1,593 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High School
1,331 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,218 students
- Idea Bridge
Idea Bridge
1,122 students
- Tara High Scho
Tara High School
1,016 students
- This school 409
Forest Heights Academy of Excellence
409 students
What this shows Forest Heights Academy of Excellence reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Heights Academy of Excellence compares
Forest Heights Academy of Excellence is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 24% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▼ 4% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,471
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 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 98.0%
White 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Forest Heights Academy of Excellence is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Baton Rouge Parish reports $15,471 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Heights Academy of Excellence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Heights Academy of Excellence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Baton Rouge
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections)
Standard public school
3,725 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Standard public school
2,239 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Lsu Laboratory School
Standard public school
1,463 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Idea Bridge
Standard public school
1,122 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
Standard public school
819 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Idea Innovation
Standard public school
797 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Heights Academy of Excellence
How many students attend Forest Heights Academy of Excellence?
Forest Heights Academy of Excellence has 409 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Heights Academy of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Heights Academy of Excellence is 12.8:1, which is 24% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Heights Academy of Excellence?
60.1% of students at Forest Heights Academy of Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Heights Academy of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Forest Heights Academy of Excellence is African American at 98.0% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Heights Academy of Excellence?
Forest Heights Academy of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Forest Heights Academy of Excellence rank among schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Heights Academy of Excellence ranks #15 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Baton Rouge on the city page.
What other schools are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Forest Heights Academy of Excellence, East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students), Woodlawn High School (1,331 students), and Liberty High School (1,218 students). See the East Baton Rouge Parish district page for the complete list.