- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Monroe, LA
Sterlington High School
Federal NCES profile for Sterlington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220120001013
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sterlington High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sterlington High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sterlington High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Monroe, LA.
School address
District: Ouachita Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220120001013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Sterlington High School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 220120001013 · Monroe, LA High · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 15.5:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: West Monroe High School (2,041 students)
Sterlington High School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Sterlington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Monroe Hi
West Monroe High School
2,041 students
- Ouachita Paris
Ouachita Parish High School
1,112 students
- West Ouachita
West Ouachita High School
968 students
- Sterlington El 800
Sterlington Elementary School
800 students
- West Ridge Mid 681
West Ridge Middle School
681 students
- This school 513
Sterlington High School
513 students
What this shows Sterlington High School reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sterlington High School compares
Sterlington 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 49% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,051
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
African American 20.5%
Asian 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Sterlington High School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ouachita Parish reports $13,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sterlington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ouachita Parish High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ouachita High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterlington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sterlington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Monroe
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sterlington High School
How many students attend Sterlington High School?
Sterlington High School has 513 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monroe, LA. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterlington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterlington High School is 15.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% 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 Sterlington High School?
31.9% of students at Sterlington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sterlington High School?
The largest demographic group at Sterlington High School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sterlington High School?
Sterlington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Sterlington High School rank among high schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Sterlington High School ranks #1 of 4 high 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 high schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Ouachita Parish?
Besides Sterlington High School, Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students), Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students), and West Ouachita High School (968 students). See the Ouachita Parish district page for the complete list.