- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Port Allen, LA
Port Allen High School
Federal NCES profile for Port Allen High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220192001464
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Allen High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Port Allen · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Allen High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Allen High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Port Allen, LA.
School address
District: West Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220192001464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Port Allen High School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 46.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 220192001464 · Port Allen, LA High · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 12.2:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Brusly High School (734 students)
Port Allen High School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 46.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Port Allen High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brusly High Sc
Brusly High School
734 students
- Brusly Middle
Brusly Middle School
539 students
- Brusly Element
Brusly Elementary School
489 students
- Caneview K-8 S
Caneview K-8 School
483 students
- This school
Port Allen High School
452 students
- Lukeville Elem
Lukeville Elementary School
356 students
What this shows Port Allen High School reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Allen High School compares
Port Allen 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 28% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$17,984
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
148
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 70.4%
White 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Port Allen High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Baton Rouge Parish reports $17,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Port Allen High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brusly High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brusly Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brusly Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caneview K-8 School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lukeville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Allen High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Port Allen High School
How many students attend Port Allen High School?
Port Allen High School has 452 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port Allen, LA. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Allen High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Allen High School is 12.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 22% 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 Port Allen High School?
80.1% of students at Port Allen High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Allen High School?
The largest demographic group at Port Allen High School is African American at 70.4% of enrollment, in Port Allen, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Allen High School?
Port Allen High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Port Allen High School rank among public schools in Port Allen?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Allen High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Port Allen, 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 Port Allen on the city page.
What other schools are in West Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Port Allen High School, West Baton Rouge Parish also operates Brusly High School (734 students), Brusly Middle School (539 students), and Brusly Elementary School (489 students). See the West Baton Rouge Parish district page for the complete list.