- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Monroe, LA
West Monroe High School
Federal NCES profile for West Monroe High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220120001017
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Monroe High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #12 of 12
- schools in West Monroe · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Monroe High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Monroe High School ranks #12 of 12 schools in West Monroe, LA.
School address
District: Ouachita Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220120001017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
West Monroe High School held near 2,160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 113.3 → 130.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 220120001017 · West Monroe, LA Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,041 enr · 18.1:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students)
West Monroe High School held near 2,160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 113.3 → 130.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
West Monroe High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Monroe High School
2,041 students
- Ouachita Paris
Ouachita Parish High School
1,112 students
- West Ouachita
West Ouachita High School
968 students
- Sterlington El 800
Sterlington Elementary School
800 students
- West Ridge Mid 681
West Ridge Middle School
681 students
- Claiborne Scho 643
Claiborne School
643 students
What this shows West Monroe High School reports 2,041 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Monroe High School compares
West Monroe 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▼ 24% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,041 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,041
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$13,051
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
Counselors5.1 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
African American 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, West Monroe High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ouachita Parish reports $13,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Monroe High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Parish High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ouachita High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sterlington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Claiborne School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Monroe High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in West Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West Ouachita High School
Standard public school
968 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Claiborne School
Standard public school
643 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Drew Elementary School
Standard public school
537 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Kiroli Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Riser Elementary School
Standard public school
313 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,041 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Monroe High School
How many students attend West Monroe High School?
West Monroe High School has 2,041 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Monroe, LA. CCD year-over-year: 2,189 (2022-23) → 2,160 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Monroe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Monroe High School is 18.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Monroe High School?
47.8% of students at West Monroe High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Monroe High School?
The largest demographic group at West Monroe High School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in West Monroe, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Monroe High School?
West Monroe High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 West Monroe High School rank among schools in West Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, West Monroe High School ranks #12 of 12 schools in West Monroe, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Ouachita Parish?
Besides West Monroe High School, Ouachita Parish also operates Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students), West Ouachita High School (968 students), and Sterlington Elementary School (800 students). See the Ouachita Parish district page for the complete list.