- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Morgan City, LA
Morgan City High School
Federal NCES profile for Morgan City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220162001251
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morgan City High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Morgan City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Morgan City High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan City High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Morgan City, LA.
School address
District: St. Mary Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220162001251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Morgan City High School held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 220162001251 · Morgan City, LA High · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 18.6:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Hattie a. Watts Elementary School (601 students)
Morgan City High School held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Morgan City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Morgan City High School
650 students
- Hattie a. Watt
Hattie a. Watts Elementary School
601 students
- Berwick High S
Berwick High School
469 students
- Patterson High
Patterson High School
439 students
- Centerville Hi
Centerville High School
429 students
- Berwick Elemen
Berwick Elementary School
420 students
What this shows Morgan City High School reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morgan City High School compares
Morgan City 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 13% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,177
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
172
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
White 34.0%
African American 20.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Morgan City High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Mary Parish reports $14,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morgan City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattie a. Watts Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berwick High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patterson High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berwick Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morgan City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~650 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Morgan City High School
How many students attend Morgan City High School?
Morgan City High School has 650 students enrolled. It is a high school in Morgan City, LA. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgan City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgan City High School is 18.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morgan City High School?
54.5% of students at Morgan City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morgan City High School?
The largest demographic group at Morgan City High School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.0% of enrollment, in Morgan City, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morgan City High School?
Morgan City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Morgan City High School rank among public schools in Morgan City?
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan City High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Morgan City, 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 Morgan City on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Mary Parish?
Besides Morgan City High School, St. Mary Parish also operates Hattie a. Watts Elementary School (601 students), Berwick High School (469 students), and Patterson High School (439 students). See the St. Mary Parish district page for the complete list.