- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Metairie, LA
Grace King High School
Federal NCES profile for Grace King High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220084000625
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grace King High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #17 of 19
- public schools in Metairie · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Grace King High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grace King High School ranks #17 of 19 public schools in Metairie, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
1,463 on latest CCD 220084000625 · Metairie, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,463 enr · 25.2:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Resource Investment Index #17 of 19 public schools in Metairie. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Grace King High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonnabel Magne
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2,376 students
- Kenner Discove
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
2,263 students
- John Ehret Hig
John Ehret High School
1,850 students
- This school
Grace King High School
1,463 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
1,438 students
- East Jefferson
East Jefferson High School
1,381 students
What this shows Grace King High School reports 1,463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grace King High School compares
Grace King High School vs Louisiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.2:1 | ▲ 50% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 24% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,463 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,463
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 96% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,155
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 172 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grace King High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Jefferson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grace King High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Metairie
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grace King High School
How many students attend Grace King High School?
Grace King High School has 1,463 students enrolled. It is a high school in Metairie, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace King High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace King High School is 25.2:1, which is 50% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grace King High School?
47.3% of students at Grace King High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grace King High School?
Grace King High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Grace King High School rank among public schools in Metairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Grace King High School ranks #17 of 19 public schools in Metairie, 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 Metairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Grace King High School, Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students), Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students), and John Ehret High School (1,850 students). See the Jefferson Parish district page for the complete list.