- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pearl River, LA
Pearl River High School
Federal NCES profile for Pearl River High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220165001287
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearl River High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Pearl River · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearl River High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl River High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pearl River, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165001287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Pearl River High School held near 861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.2 → 59.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 220165001287 · Pearl River, LA High · MID · TRAD
781 enr · 17.4:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
Pearl River High School held near 861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.2 → 59.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Pearl River 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 781
Pearl River High School
781 students
What this shows Pearl River High School reports 781 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearl River High School compares
Pearl River 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 27% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 781 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
781
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 62% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Pearl River High School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Pearl River 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northshore High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearl River 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
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 (~781 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearl River High School
How many students attend Pearl River High School?
Pearl River High School has 781 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pearl River, LA. CCD year-over-year: 830 (2022-23) → 861 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl River High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl River High School is 17.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pearl River High School?
45.9% of students at Pearl River High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearl River High School?
The largest demographic group at Pearl River High School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Pearl River, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearl River High School?
Pearl River High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Pearl River High School rank among public schools in Pearl River?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl River High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pearl River, 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 Pearl River on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Tammany Parish?
Besides Pearl River 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.