- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Youngsville, LA
Southside High School
Federal NCES profile for Southside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220087002442
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Youngsville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Youngsville, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087002442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Southside High School held near 1,891 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 78.5 → 81.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 220087002442 · Youngsville, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,833 enr · 23.5:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (1,720 students)
Southside High School held near 1,891 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 78.5 → 81.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Southside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southside High School
1,833 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,720 students
- Acadiana High
Acadiana High School
1,652 students
- David Thibodau
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
1,362 students
- Milton Element
Milton Elementary School
1,261 students
- Carencro High
Carencro High School
1,116 students
What this shows Southside High School reports 1,833 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside High School compares
Southside 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 40% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 48% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,833 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,833
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 94% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$12,386
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 169 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 30 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.4%
African American 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Southside High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafayette Parish reports $12,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carencro High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,833 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside High School
How many students attend Southside High School?
Southside High School has 1,833 students enrolled. It is a high school in Youngsville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,910 (2022-23) → 1,891 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside High School is 23.5:1, which is 40% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southside High School?
32.6% of students at Southside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside High School?
The largest demographic group at Southside High School is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Youngsville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside High School?
Southside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Southside High School rank among public schools in Youngsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Youngsville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Youngsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette Parish?
Besides Southside High School, Lafayette Parish also operates Lafayette High School (1,720 students), Acadiana High School (1,652 students), and David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy (1,362 students). See the Lafayette Parish district page for the complete list.