- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ouachita Parish High School held near 1,190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 75.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 220120001001 · Monroe, LA Other · MID · TRAD
1,112 enr · 17.7:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: West Monroe High School (2,041 students)
Ouachita Parish High School held near 1,190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 75.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Ouachita Parish High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Monroe Hi
West Monroe High School
2,041 students
- This school
Ouachita Parish High School
1,112 students
- West Ouachita
West Ouachita High School
968 students
- Sterlington El 800
Sterlington Elementary School
800 students
- West Ridge Mid 681
West Ridge Middle School
681 students
- Claiborne Scho 643
Claiborne School
643 students
What this shows Ouachita Parish High School reports 1,112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ouachita Parish High School compares
Ouachita Parish 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,051
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
Counselors4.1 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.
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
District finance for Ouachita Parish reports $13,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~1,112 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,191 (2022-23) → 1,190 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.