Enrollment
1,306
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Thibodaux, LA
Thibodaux High School
Federal NCES profile for Thibodaux High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220090000725
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thibodaux High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #9 of 13
- public schools in Thibodaux · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Thibodaux High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thibodaux High School ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Thibodaux, LA.
School address
District: Lafourche Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220090000725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thibodaux High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thibodaux High School
Thibodaux High School is a higher-need, large high school in Thibodaux, Louisiana, enrolling 1,306 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Louisiana schools and 23% 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 53.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,306 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 87 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 592 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,306 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 27 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lafourche Parish also operates Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students) and South Lafourche High School (990 students) alongside Thibodaux 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 Thibodaux High School compares
Thibodaux 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▼ 15% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,306 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,306
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,029
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
356
in-school suspensions + 236 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 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 53.0%
African American 32.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Thibodaux 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 Lafourche Parish, which includes Thibodaux High School.
$15,029
Per student
-8%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.7%
State 30.2%
Federal 28.1%
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 Thibodaux High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lafourche High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lafourche High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Thibodaux Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayou Community Academy Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thibodaux High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~1,306 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Thibodaux High School
How many students attend Thibodaux High School?
Thibodaux High School has 1,306 students enrolled. It is a high school in Thibodaux, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thibodaux High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thibodaux High School is 20.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thibodaux High School?
53.4% of students at Thibodaux High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thibodaux High School?
The largest demographic group at Thibodaux High School is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Thibodaux, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thibodaux High School?
Thibodaux High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Thibodaux High School rank among public schools in Thibodaux?
By Resource Investment Index, Thibodaux High School ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Thibodaux, 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 Thibodaux on the city page.
Is Thibodaux High School a good school?
Thibodaux High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Lafourche Parish?
Besides Thibodaux High School, Lafourche Parish also operates Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students), South Lafourche High School (990 students), and West Thibodaux Middle School (592 students). See the Lafourche Parish district page for the complete list.
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