- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mandeville, LA
Lakeshore High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeshore High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220165002255
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeshore High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Mandeville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeshore High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Mandeville, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165002255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Lakeshore High School shrank from 949 students in 2022-23 to 901 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 53.6 → 69.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 220165002255 · Mandeville, LA High · MID · TRAD
835 enr · 15.8:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
Lakeshore High School shrank from 949 students in 2022-23 to 901 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 53.6 → 69.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lakeshore High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mandeville Hig
Mandeville High School
2,006 students
- Slidell High S
Slidell High School
1,654 students
- Covington High
Covington High School
1,600 students
- Northshore Hig
Northshore High School
1,518 students
- Joseph B. Lanc
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
1,480 students
- This school
Lakeshore High School
835 students
What this shows Lakeshore High School reports 835 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeshore High School compares
Lakeshore High School is a shrinking 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 51% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 835 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
835
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,823
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 835 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 68.6%
African American 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Lakeshore High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Tammany Parish reports $14,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeshore High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slidell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northshore High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeshore High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,654
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Mandeville
2 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 (~835 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeshore High School
How many students attend Lakeshore High School?
Lakeshore High School has 835 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mandeville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 949 (2022-23) → 901 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore High School is 15.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% higher 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 Lakeshore High School?
30.8% of students at Lakeshore High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeshore High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeshore High School is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Mandeville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeshore High School?
Lakeshore High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Lakeshore High School rank among high schools in Mandeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Mandeville, 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 Mandeville on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Tammany Parish?
Besides Lakeshore High School, St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students), Slidell High School (1,654 students), and Covington High School (1,600 students). See the St. Tammany Parish district page for the complete list.