- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lafayette, LA
Lafayette High School
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220087000678
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Lafayette, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087000678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Lafayette High School held near 1,862 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 81.0 → 102.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 220087000678 · Lafayette, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,720 enr · 21.5:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
Lafayette High School held near 1,862 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 81.0 → 102.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lafayette High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
1,833 students
- This school
Lafayette High School
1,720 students
- Acadiana High
Acadiana High School
1,652 students
- David Thibodau
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
1,362 students
- Milton Element
Milton Elementary School
1,261 students
- Carencro High
Carencro High School
1,116 students
What this shows Lafayette High School reports 1,720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette High School compares
Lafayette High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 28% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,720 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,720
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
301
in-school suspensions + 217 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.1%
African American 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Lafayette High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafayette Parish reports $12,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lafayette High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carencro High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Lafayette
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Acadiana High School
Standard public school
1,652 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Carencro High School
Standard public school
1,116 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
O. Comeaux High School
Standard public school
873 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Northside High School
Standard public school
713 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Early College Academy
Standard public school
257 students 32.1:1 students per teacher
Jcfa Lafayette
Alternative education program
56 students 28:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,720 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette High School
How many students attend Lafayette High School?
Lafayette High School has 1,720 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lafayette, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,852 (2022-23) → 1,862 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette High School is 21.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lafayette High School?
44.7% of students at Lafayette High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette High School?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette High School is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Lafayette, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette High School?
Lafayette High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Lafayette High School rank among high schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Lafayette, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette Parish?
Besides Lafayette High School, Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students), Acadiana High School (1,652 students), and David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy (1,362 students). See the Lafayette Parish district page for the complete list.