- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, LA
Southside Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Southside Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220004701781
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Alternative High School earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 21
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Alternative High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Alternative High School ranks #1 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA.
School address
District: Office of Juvenile Justice · Louisiana
NCES ID 220004701781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Southside Alternative High School shrank from 186 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 220004701781 · Monroe, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 9.7:1 · 80.6% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Southwest Alternative High School (56 students)
Southside Alternative High School shrank from 186 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Southside Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southside Alternative High School
165 students
- Central Southw 56
Central Southwest Alternative High School
56 students
- Riverside Alte 27
Riverside Alternative High School
27 students
- Central Southw 16
Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville
16 students
What this shows Southside Alternative High School reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside Alternative High School compares
Southside Alternative 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 42% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 29% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 5% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$86,011
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 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.8%
White 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: African American at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Southside Alternative High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Office of Juvenile Justice reports $86,011 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southside Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Southwest Alternative High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Alternative High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southside Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 3.9:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar other schools in Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ouachita Parish High School
Standard public school
1,112 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Lexington Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore School
Standard public school
532 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Jack Hayes Elementary School
Standard public school
501 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Cypress Point Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~165 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Alternative High School
How many students attend Southside Alternative High School?
Southside Alternative High School has 165 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Monroe, LA. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Alternative High School is 9.7:1, which is 42% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 38% 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 Southside Alternative High School?
80.6% of students at Southside Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Southside Alternative High School is African American at 81.8% of enrollment, in Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Alternative High School?
Southside Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (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).
How does Southside Alternative High School rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Alternative High School ranks #1 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Office of Juvenile Justice?
Besides Southside Alternative High School, Office of Juvenile Justice also operates Central Southwest Alternative High School (56 students), Riverside Alternative High School (27 students), and Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville (16 students). See the Office of Juvenile Justice district page for the complete list.