Enrollment
2,006
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Walker, LA
Walker High School
Federal NCES profile for Walker High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220102000774
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Walker · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Walker High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Walker, LA.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102000774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
96.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walker High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walker High School
Walker High School is a large high school in Walker, Louisiana, enrolling 2,006 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.9:1 is larger than about 88% of Louisiana schools and 24% 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 49.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,006 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 45 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #28.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 503 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Livingston Parish spends $11,995 per pupil, 27% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.7% 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 30 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students) and Live Oak High School (1,392 students) alongside Walker 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 Walker High School compares
Walker 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 21% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,006 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,006
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.5%
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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,995
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 300 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 30 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 65.3%
African American 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Walker High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livingston Parish, which includes Walker High School.
$11,995
Per student
-27%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 46.1%
Federal 23.7%
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 Walker High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Springs High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Freshman High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Levi Milton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walker High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
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 (~2,006 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Walker High School
How many students attend Walker High School?
Walker High School has 2,006 students enrolled. It is a high school in Walker, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker High School is 20.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walker High School?
49.5% of students at Walker High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker High School?
The largest demographic group at Walker High School is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Walker, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker High School?
Walker High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Walker High School rank among public schools in Walker?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Walker, 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 Walker on the city page.
Is Walker High School a good school?
Walker High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Livingston Parish?
Besides Walker High School, Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students), Live Oak High School (1,392 students), and Denham Springs Junior High School (811 students). See the Livingston Parish district page for the complete list.
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