Enrollment
1,360
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Haughton, LA
Haughton High School
Federal NCES profile for Haughton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220027000127
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Haughton High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Haughton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Haughton High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Haughton High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Haughton, LA.
School address
District: Bossier Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220027000127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Haughton High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Haughton High School
Haughton High School is a large combined-grade school in Haughton, Louisiana, enrolling 1,360 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.9:1 is larger than about 88% of Louisiana schools and 24% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,360 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 75 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #69, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 275 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,360 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Haughton's public schools, it stands alongside Haughton Elementary School (618 students): Haughton High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.9:1 vs 17.2:1).
Bossier Parish also operates Airline High School (1,855 students) and Benton High School (1,515 students) alongside Haughton 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 Haughton High School compares
Haughton 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 29% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,360 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,360
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$13,534
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
179
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 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 66.1%
African American 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Haughton High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bossier Parish, which includes Haughton High School.
$13,534
Per student
-17%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 39.2%
Federal 17.8%
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 Haughton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Haughton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Grove Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Haughton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Haughton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,360 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Haughton High School
How many students attend Haughton High School?
Haughton High School has 1,360 students enrolled. It is a public school in Haughton, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haughton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Haughton High School is 20.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Haughton High School?
44.2% of students at Haughton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Haughton High School?
The largest demographic group at Haughton High School is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Haughton, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Haughton High School?
Haughton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Haughton High School rank among schools in Haughton?
By Resource Investment Index, Haughton High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Haughton, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Haughton on the city page.
Is Haughton High School a good school?
Haughton High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. 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 Bossier Parish?
Besides Haughton High School, Bossier Parish also operates Airline High School (1,855 students), Benton High School (1,515 students), and Parkway High School (1,279 students). See the Bossier Parish district page for the complete list.
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