- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vidalia, LA
Vidalia High School
Federal NCES profile for Vidalia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220048000324
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vidalia High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Vidalia · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Vidalia High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vidalia High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Vidalia, LA.
School address
District: Concordia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220048000324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Vidalia High School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 220048000324 · Vidalia, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 15.2:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Vidalia Lower Elementary School (415 students)
Vidalia High School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Vidalia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vidalia Lower
Vidalia Lower Elementary School
415 students
- Monterey High
Monterey High School
369 students
- This school
Vidalia High School
364 students
- Vidalia Junior
Vidalia Junior High School
336 students
- Vidalia Upper
Vidalia Upper Elementary School
316 students
- Ferriday Lower
Ferriday Lower Elementary School
313 students
What this shows Vidalia High School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vidalia High School compares
Vidalia 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$15,509
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
African American 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Vidalia High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Concordia Parish reports $15,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vidalia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vidalia Lower Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vidalia Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vidalia Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ferriday Lower Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vidalia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Vidalia
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vidalia High School
How many students attend Vidalia High School?
Vidalia High School has 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vidalia, LA. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vidalia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vidalia High School is 15.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vidalia High School?
70.0% of students at Vidalia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vidalia High School?
The largest demographic group at Vidalia High School is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Vidalia, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vidalia High School?
Vidalia 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 Vidalia High School rank among public schools in Vidalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Vidalia High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Vidalia, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Concordia Parish?
Besides Vidalia High School, Concordia Parish also operates Vidalia Lower Elementary School (415 students), Monterey High School (369 students), and Vidalia Junior High School (336 students). See the Concordia Parish district page for the complete list.