Enrollment
1,346
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Houma, LA
Terrebonne High School
Federal NCES profile for Terrebonne High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220174001368
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terrebonne High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #20 of 23
- public schools in Houma · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Terrebonne High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terrebonne High School ranks #20 of 23 public schools in Houma, LA.
School address
District: Terrebonne Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220174001368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Terrebonne High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Terrebonne High School
Terrebonne High School is a large high school in Houma, Louisiana, enrolling 1,346 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24:1 is larger than about 95% of Louisiana schools and 43% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,346 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 79 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #74, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Houma's high schools, it stands alongside Ellender Memorial High School (819 students): Terrebonne High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24:1 vs 20.5:1).
Terrebonne Parish also operates H. L. Bourgeois High School (1,289 students) and South Terrebonne High School (868 students) alongside Terrebonne 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 Terrebonne High School compares
Terrebonne 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 43% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 21% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,346 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,346
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 95% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$15,863
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 176 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 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 47.1%
African American 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Terrebonne High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Terrebonne Parish, which includes Terrebonne High School.
$15,863
Per student
-3%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.6%
State 39.0%
Federal 16.4%
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 Terrebonne High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. L. Bourgeois High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Terrebonne High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellender Memorial High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mulberry Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Houma Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terrebonne High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Houma
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,346 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Terrebonne High School
How many students attend Terrebonne High School?
Terrebonne High School has 1,346 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houma, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terrebonne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Terrebonne High School is 24:1, which is 43% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Terrebonne High School?
49.3% of students at Terrebonne High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terrebonne High School?
The largest demographic group at Terrebonne High School is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Houma, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terrebonne High School?
Terrebonne High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Terrebonne High School rank among public schools in Houma?
By Resource Investment Index, Terrebonne High School ranks #20 of 23 public schools in Houma, 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 Houma on the city page.
Is Terrebonne High School a good school?
Terrebonne High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Terrebonne Parish?
Besides Terrebonne High School, Terrebonne Parish also operates H. L. Bourgeois High School (1,289 students), South Terrebonne High School (868 students), and Ellender Memorial High School (819 students). See the Terrebonne Parish district page for the complete list.
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