- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Chenier, LA
South Cameron High School
Federal NCES profile for South Cameron High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220039000293
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Cameron High School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.4:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 161
- students enrolled
South Cameron High School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Cameron Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220039000293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
South Cameron High School shrank from 182 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 220039000293 · Grand Chenier, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 6.4:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Lake Elementary (351 students)
South Cameron High School shrank from 182 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
South Cameron High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Lake Ele
Grand Lake Elementary
351 students
- Grand Lake Hig
Grand Lake High School
322 students
- Hackberry High
Hackberry High School
218 students
- This school
South Cameron High School
161 students
- Johnson Bayou 68
Johnson Bayou High School
68 students
What this shows South Cameron High School reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Cameron High School compares
South Cameron High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.4:1 | ▼ 62% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 34% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 1% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,631
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, South Cameron High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cameron Parish reports $27,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Cameron High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Lake Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hackberry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Bayou High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Cameron High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 82/100
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 (~161 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Cameron High School
How many students attend South Cameron High School?
South Cameron High School has 161 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Chenier, LA. CCD year-over-year: 182 (2022-23) → 156 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Cameron High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Cameron High School is 6.4:1, which is 62% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 59% 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 South Cameron High School?
41.2% of students at South Cameron High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Cameron High School?
The largest demographic group at South Cameron High School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Grand Chenier, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Cameron High School?
South Cameron High School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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).
What other schools are in Cameron Parish?
Besides South Cameron High School, Cameron Parish also operates Grand Lake Elementary (351 students), Grand Lake High School (322 students), and Hackberry High School (218 students). See the Cameron Parish district page for the complete list.