- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baton Rouge, LA
Istrouma High School
Federal NCES profile for Istrouma High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220054002440
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Istrouma High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #37 of 59
- schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Istrouma High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Istrouma High School ranks #37 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054002440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Istrouma High School grew from 662 students in 2022-23 to 697 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 220054002440 · Baton Rouge, LA Other · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 10.5:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Istrouma High School grew from 662 students in 2022-23 to 697 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Istrouma High School 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 556
Istrouma High School
556 students
What this shows Istrouma High School reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Istrouma High School compares
Istrouma High School is a growing 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 38% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 36% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 7% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.6%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 296 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 36 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 96.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 0.4%
White 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.0, Istrouma High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Istrouma High School 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Istrouma High School'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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Istrouma High School
How many students attend Istrouma High School?
Istrouma High School has 556 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Istrouma High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Istrouma High School is 10.5:1, which is 38% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 33% 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 Istrouma High School?
85.2% of students at Istrouma High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Istrouma High School?
The largest demographic group at Istrouma High School is African American at 96.9% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Istrouma High School?
Istrouma High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Istrouma High School rank among schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Istrouma High School ranks #37 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 Istrouma High School, 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.