- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220174001368
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 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 27/100 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
- 27
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Terrebonne High School held near 1,413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.1 → 75.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 220174001368 · Houma, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,346 enr · 24:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: H. L. Bourgeois High School (1,289 students)
Terrebonne High School held near 1,413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.1 → 75.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Terrebonne High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Terrebonne High School
1,346 students
- H. L. Bourgeoi
H. L. Bourgeois High School
1,289 students
- South Terrebon
South Terrebonne High School
868 students
- Ellender Memor
Ellender Memorial High School
819 students
- Mulberry Eleme
Mulberry Elementary School
789 students
- Houma Junior H
Houma Junior High School
673 students
What this shows Terrebonne High School reports 1,346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terrebonne High School compares
Terrebonne 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,613
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
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.
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
District finance for Terrebonne Parish reports $13,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,346 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,386 (2022-23) → 1,413 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
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 27/100 (lower 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 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.
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.