- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sulphur, LA
Sulphur High School
Federal NCES profile for Sulphur High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220033000266
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sulphur High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Sulphur · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sulphur High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sulphur High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Sulphur, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Sulphur High School held near 1,992 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 114.5 → 140.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-51 students YoY 220033000266 · Sulphur, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,911 enr · 16.8:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students)
Sulphur High School held near 1,992 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount). Teacher FTE added 114.5 → 140.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Sulphur High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sulphur High School
1,911 students
- Alfred M. Barb
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,908 students
- Sam Houston Hi
Sam Houston High School
1,141 students
- S. J. Welsh Mi
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,011 students
- Iowa High Scho
Iowa High School
1,007 students
- Moss Bluff Ele
Moss Bluff Elementary School
969 students
What this shows Sulphur High School reports 1,911 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sulphur High School compares
Sulphur 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 36% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,911 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,911
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
282
in-school suspensions + 242 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 37 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
African American 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Sulphur High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sulphur High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moss Bluff Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sulphur High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,911 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sulphur High School
How many students attend Sulphur High School?
Sulphur High School has 1,911 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sulphur, LA. CCD year-over-year: 2,043 (2022-23) → 1,992 (2023-24), nearly flat (-51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sulphur High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sulphur High School is 16.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sulphur High School?
40.2% of students at Sulphur High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sulphur High School?
The largest demographic group at Sulphur High School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Sulphur, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sulphur High School?
Sulphur High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Sulphur High School rank among public schools in Sulphur?
By Resource Investment Index, Sulphur High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Sulphur, 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 Sulphur on the city page.
What other schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Sulphur High School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), Sam Houston High School (1,141 students), and S. J. Welsh Middle School (1,011 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.