- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bourg, LA
South Terrebonne High School
Federal NCES profile for South Terrebonne High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220174001367
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Terrebonne High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Louisiana schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 868
- students enrolled
South Terrebonne High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Terrebonne Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220174001367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
South Terrebonne High School held near 951 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 220174001367 · Bourg, LA High · MID · TRAD
868 enr · 20.2:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Terrebonne High School (1,346 students)
South Terrebonne High School held near 951 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
South Terrebonne High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terrebonne Hig
Terrebonne High School
1,346 students
- H. L. Bourgeoi
H. L. Bourgeois High School
1,289 students
- This school
South Terrebonne High School
868 students
- Ellender Memor
Ellender Memorial High School
819 students
- Mulberry Eleme
Mulberry Elementary School
789 students
- Houma Junior H
Houma Junior High School
673 students
What this shows South Terrebonne High School reports 868 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Terrebonne High School compares
South Terrebonne 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 17% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 868 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
868
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
62.6%
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
$13,613
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 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
Two or More 14.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.4%
African American 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, South Terrebonne High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Terrebonne Parish reports $13,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Terrebonne High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrebonne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H. L. Bourgeois High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellender Memorial High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mulberry Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houma Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Terrebonne High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~868 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Terrebonne High School
How many students attend South Terrebonne High School?
South Terrebonne High School has 868 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bourg, LA. CCD year-over-year: 914 (2022-23) → 951 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Terrebonne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Terrebonne High School is 20.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Terrebonne High School?
51.6% of students at South Terrebonne High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Terrebonne High School?
The largest demographic group at South Terrebonne High School is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Bourg, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Terrebonne High School?
South Terrebonne High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Terrebonne Parish?
Besides South Terrebonne High School, Terrebonne Parish also operates Terrebonne High School (1,346 students), H. L. Bourgeois High School (1,289 students), and Ellender Memorial High School (819 students). See the Terrebonne Parish district page for the complete list.