Enrollment
1,720
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220087000678
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 55/100 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
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lafayette High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lafayette High School
Lafayette High School is a large high school in Lafayette, Louisiana, enrolling 1,720 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 91% of Louisiana schools and 28% 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 44.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,720 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #23.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lafayette Parish spends $11,837 per pupil, 28% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 518 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,720 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 28 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lafayette's high schools, it stands alongside Acadiana High School (1,652 students): Lafayette High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.5:1 vs 18.6:1).
Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students) and Acadiana High School (1,652 students) alongside Lafayette 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 Lafayette High School compares
Lafayette 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,837
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lafayette Parish, which includes Lafayette High School.
$11,837
Per student
-28%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 32.8%
Federal 15.7%
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 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
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~1,720 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 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.
Is Lafayette High School a good school?
Lafayette High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. 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 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.
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