Enrollment
1,833
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220087002442
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southside High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southside High School
Southside High School is a large high school in Youngsville, Louisiana, enrolling 1,833 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Louisiana schools and 40% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 32.6% free-meal eligibility runs 48% below the Louisiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,833 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #16.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lafayette Parish spends $11,837 per pupil, 28% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 377 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,833 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 30 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lafayette Parish also operates Lafayette High School (1,720 students) and Acadiana High School (1,652 students) alongside Southside High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southside High School compares
Southside High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,837
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lafayette Parish, which includes Southside High School.
$11,837
Per student
-28%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 32.8%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,833 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Southside High School a good school?
Southside High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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