Enrollment
1,112
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, LA
Ouachita Parish High School
Federal NCES profile for Ouachita Parish High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220120001001
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ouachita Parish High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #14 of 21
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ouachita Parish High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ouachita Parish High School ranks #14 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA.
School address
District: Ouachita Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220120001001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ouachita Parish High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ouachita Parish High School
Ouachita Parish High School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Monroe, Louisiana, enrolling 1,112 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,112 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 134 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #42.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and White (22%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Ouachita Parish spends $12,772 per pupil, 22% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Monroe's public schools, it stands alongside Lexington Elementary School (547 students): Ouachita Parish High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 15.2:1).
Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students) and West Ouachita High School (968 students) alongside Ouachita Parish 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 Ouachita Parish High School compares
Ouachita Parish 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▼ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,112 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,112
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$12,772
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
Counselors4.1 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 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
African American 72.5%
White 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Ouachita Parish High School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ouachita Parish, which includes Ouachita Parish High School.
$12,772
Per student
-22%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 45.6%
Federal 16.1%
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 Ouachita Parish High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ouachita High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sterlington Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Claiborne School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ouachita Parish High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lexington Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore School
Standard public school
532 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Jack Hayes Elementary School
Standard public school
501 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Cypress Point Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Richwood High School
Standard public school
400 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~1,112 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ouachita Parish High School
How many students attend Ouachita Parish High School?
Ouachita Parish High School has 1,112 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ouachita Parish High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ouachita Parish High School is 17.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ouachita Parish High School?
55.2% of students at Ouachita Parish High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ouachita Parish High School?
The largest demographic group at Ouachita Parish High School is African American at 72.5% of enrollment, in Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ouachita Parish High School?
Ouachita Parish High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Ouachita Parish High School rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Ouachita Parish High School ranks #14 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
Is Ouachita Parish High School a good school?
Ouachita Parish High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. 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 Ouachita Parish?
Besides Ouachita Parish High School, Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students), West Ouachita High School (968 students), and Sterlington Elementary School (800 students). See the Ouachita Parish district page for the complete list.
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