- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220090000725
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Thibodaux High School held near 1,427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.3 → 72.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 220090000725 · Thibodaux, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,306 enr · 20.7:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students)
Thibodaux High School held near 1,427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.3 → 72.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Thibodaux High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Lafour
Central Lafourche High School
1,307 students
- This school
Thibodaux High School
1,306 students
- South Lafourch
South Lafourche High School
990 students
- West Thibodaux
West Thibodaux Middle School
592 students
- Thibodaux Elem
Thibodaux Elementary School
575 students
- Bayou Communit 499
Bayou Community Academy Charter School
499 students
What this shows Thibodaux High School reports 1,306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thibodaux High School compares
Thibodaux 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,912
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 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.
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
District finance for Lafourche Parish reports $11,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,306 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,454 (2022-23) → 1,427 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
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 47/100 (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 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.
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.