- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lafayette, LA
O. Comeaux High School
Federal NCES profile for O. Comeaux 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 220087000669
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
O. Comeaux High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
O. Comeaux High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, O. Comeaux High School ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Lafayette, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087000669 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-116 students YoY
O. Comeaux High School shrank from 1,098 students in 2022-23 to 982 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 64.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-116 students YoY 220087000669 · Lafayette, LA High · MID · TRAD
873 enr · 15.6:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
O. Comeaux High School shrank from 1,098 students in 2022-23 to 982 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 64.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
O. Comeaux High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
1,833 students
- Lafayette High
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
- This school
O. Comeaux High School
873 students
What this shows O. Comeaux High School reports 873 students on the CCD universe file.
How O. Comeaux High School compares
O. Comeaux 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 21% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 873 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
873
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
241
in-school suspensions + 187 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 44.2%
White 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, O. Comeaux High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 O. Comeaux High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to O. Comeaux High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- 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
Similar high schools in Lafayette
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lafayette High School
Standard public school
1,720 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~873 students)
Frequently asked questions about O. Comeaux High School
How many students attend O. Comeaux High School?
O. Comeaux High School has 873 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lafayette, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,098 (2022-23) → 982 (2023-24), down 116.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O. Comeaux High School?
The student-teacher ratio at O. Comeaux High School is 15.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% lower 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 O. Comeaux High School?
49.4% of students at O. Comeaux High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of O. Comeaux High School?
The largest demographic group at O. Comeaux High School is African American at 44.2% of enrollment, in Lafayette, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O. Comeaux High School?
O. Comeaux 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 O. Comeaux High School rank among high schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, O. Comeaux High School ranks #2 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 O. Comeaux High School, Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students), Lafayette High School (1,720 students), and Acadiana High School (1,652 students). See the Lafayette Parish district page for the complete list.