Enrollment
1,847
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · St. Amant, LA
St. Amant High School
Federal NCES profile for St. Amant 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 220009000046
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Amant High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in St. Amant · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Amant High School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Amant High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in St. Amant, LA.
School address
District: Ascension Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220009000046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
138.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. Amant High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at St. Amant High School
St. Amant High School is a large high school in St. Amant, Louisiana, enrolling 1,847 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 38.0% free-meal eligibility runs 39% below the Louisiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,847 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 41 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 369 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 421 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,847 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 39 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Ascension Parish also operates Dutchtown High School (2,029 students) and East Ascension High School (1,894 students) alongside St. Amant 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 St. Amant High School compares
St. Amant 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 39% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,847 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,847
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$14,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
266
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 39 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 70.3%
African American 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, St. Amant 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 Ascension Parish, which includes St. Amant High School.
$14,042
Per student
-14%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.9%
State 32.2%
Federal 13.9%
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 St. Amant High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Ascension High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairieville Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairieville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Amant High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,847 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about St. Amant High School
How many students attend St. Amant High School?
St. Amant High School has 1,847 students enrolled. It is a high school in St. Amant, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Amant High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Amant High School is 13.4:1, which is 20% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% 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 St. Amant High School?
38.0% of students at St. Amant High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Amant High School?
The largest demographic group at St. Amant High School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in St. Amant, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Amant High School?
St. Amant 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 St. Amant High School rank among public schools in St. Amant?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Amant High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in St. Amant, 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 St. Amant on the city page.
Is St. Amant High School a good school?
St. Amant High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Ascension Parish?
Besides St. Amant High School, Ascension Parish also operates Dutchtown High School (2,029 students), East Ascension High School (1,894 students), and Lake Elementary School (1,096 students). See the Ascension Parish district page for the complete list.
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