- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marrero, LA
John Ehret High School
Federal NCES profile for John Ehret High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220084000598
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Ehret High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Marrero · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
John Ehret High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Ehret High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Marrero, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+499 students YoY
John Ehret High School grew from 1,579 students in 2022-23 to 2,078 in 2023-24 (+31.6%).
Teacher FTE added 61.2 → 89.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+499 students YoY 220084000598 · Marrero, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,850 enr · 30.3:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
John Ehret High School grew from 1,579 students in 2022-23 to 2,078 in 2023-24 (+31.6%). Teacher FTE added 61.2 → 89.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
John Ehret 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
- This school
John Ehret High School
1,850 students
- Grace King Hig
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 John Ehret High School reports 1,850 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Ehret High School compares
John Ehret 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 | 30.3:1 | ▲ 80% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 6% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,850 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,850
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
30.3:1
students per teacher
- 80% 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
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
200
in-school suspensions + 353 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
White 15.4%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, John Ehret High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 John Ehret High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Jefferson High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Ehret 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
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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 Marrero
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 (~1,850 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Ehret High School
How many students attend John Ehret High School?
John Ehret High School has 1,850 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marrero, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,579 (2022-23) → 2,078 (2023-24), up 499.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Ehret High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Ehret High School is 30.3:1, which is 80% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 93% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Ehret High School?
66.3% of students at John Ehret High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Ehret High School?
The largest demographic group at John Ehret High School is African American at 53.7% of enrollment, in Marrero, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Ehret High School?
John Ehret 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 John Ehret High School rank among public schools in Marrero?
By Resource Investment Index, John Ehret High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Marrero, 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 Marrero on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides John Ehret High School, Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students), Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students), and Grace King High School (1,463 students). See the Jefferson Parish district page for the complete list.