- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Slidell, LA
Salmen High School
Federal NCES profile for Salmen 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 220165001292
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salmen High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Slidell · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Salmen High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salmen High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Slidell, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165001292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Salmen High School held near 1,191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.4 → 70.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 220165001292 · Slidell, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,091 enr · 18.8:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
Salmen High School held near 1,191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.4 → 70.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Salmen 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
Salmen High School
1,091 students
What this shows Salmen High School reports 1,091 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salmen High School compares
Salmen 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,091 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,091
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
215
in-school suspensions + 235 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 49 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 68.8%
White 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Salmen High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
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 Salmen High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slidell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 Salmen 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
Similar high schools in Slidell
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,091 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Salmen High School
How many students attend Salmen High School?
Salmen High School has 1,091 students enrolled. It is a high school in Slidell, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,216 (2022-23) → 1,191 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salmen High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salmen High School is 18.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salmen High School?
55.1% of students at Salmen High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salmen High School?
The largest demographic group at Salmen High School is African American at 68.8% of enrollment, in Slidell, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salmen High School?
Salmen 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 Salmen High School rank among high schools in Slidell?
By Resource Investment Index, Salmen High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Slidell, 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 Slidell on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Tammany Parish?
Besides Salmen 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.