- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cutoff, LA
South Lafourche High School
Federal NCES profile for South Lafourche High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220090000721
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Lafourche High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Louisiana schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 990
- students enrolled
South Lafourche High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lafourche Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220090000721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
South Lafourche High School held near 1,056 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.3 → 59.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-52 students YoY 220090000721 · Cutoff, LA High · MID · TRAD
990 enr · 19.8:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students)
South Lafourche High School held near 1,056 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.3 → 59.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
South Lafourche High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Lafour
Central Lafourche High School
1,307 students
- Thibodaux High
Thibodaux High School
1,306 students
- This school
South Lafourche High School
990 students
- West Thibodaux
West Thibodaux Middle School
592 students
- Thibodaux Elem
Thibodaux Elementary School
575 students
- Bayou Communit 499
Bayou Community Academy Charter School
499 students
What this shows South Lafourche High School reports 990 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Lafourche High School compares
South Lafourche 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 13% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 990 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
990
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$11,912
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
African American 2.4%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, South Lafourche High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafourche Parish reports $11,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Lafourche High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lafourche High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Thibodaux Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayou Community Academy Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Lafourche High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,306
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~990 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Lafourche High School
How many students attend South Lafourche High School?
South Lafourche High School has 990 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cutoff, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,108 (2022-23) → 1,056 (2023-24), nearly flat (-52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lafourche High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lafourche High School is 19.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Lafourche High School?
54.2% of students at South Lafourche High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Lafourche High School?
The largest demographic group at South Lafourche High School is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Cutoff, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Lafourche High School?
South Lafourche High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lafourche Parish?
Besides South Lafourche High School, Lafourche Parish also operates Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students), Thibodaux High School (1,306 students), and West Thibodaux Middle School (592 students). See the Lafourche Parish district page for the complete list.