Enrollment
872
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Metairie, LA
Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies
Federal NCES profile for Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084000617
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Louisiana schools.
- #12 of 14
- schools in Metairie · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies has class sizes larger than 98% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies ranks #12 of 14 schools in Metairie, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies
Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies is a large combined-grade school in Metairie, Louisiana, enrolling 872 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.1:1 is larger than about 98% of Louisiana schools and 67% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.0% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Louisiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 91% of state schools at 872 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 54 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #25.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Asian (20%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 436 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Metairie's public schools, it stands alongside Bissonet Plaza School (624 students): Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.1:1 vs 18.4:1).
Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students) and Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students) alongside Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies.
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 Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies compares
Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.1:1 | ▲ 67% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 63% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 872 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
872
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.1:1
students per teacher
- 67% above state mean
Top 98% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,675
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 56.0%
Asian 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Parish, which includes Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies.
$16,675
Per student
+2%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 31.1%
Federal 14.5%
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 Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Metairie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bissonet Plaza School
Standard public school
624 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Phoebe Hearst School
Standard public school
602 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Rudolph Matas School
Standard public school
600 students 20:1 students per teacher
J.C. Ellis School
Standard public school
587 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Alice Birney Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 17:1 students per teacher
Harold Keller Elementary School
Standard public school
550 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~872 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies
How many students attend Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies?
Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies has 872 students enrolled. It is a public school in Metairie, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies is 28.1:1, which is 67% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 79% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies?
23.0% of students at Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies?
The largest demographic group at Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Metairie, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies?
Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies rank among schools in Metairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies ranks #12 of 14 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 schools in Metairie on the city page.
Is Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies a good school?
Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Louisiana schools. 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 Jefferson Parish?
Besides Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies, 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.
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