Enrollment
2,041
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
113.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Monroe High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Monroe High School
West Monroe High School is a large combined-grade school in West Monroe, Louisiana, enrolling 2,041 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,041 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 43 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Ouachita Parish spends $12,772 per pupil, 22% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% 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 29 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among West Monroe's public schools, it stands alongside West Ouachita High School (968 students): West Monroe High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 15.9:1).
Ouachita Parish also operates Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students) and West Ouachita High School (968 students) alongside West Monroe 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 West Monroe High School compares
West Monroe 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,772
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ouachita Parish, which includes West Monroe High School.
$12,772
Per student
-22%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 45.6%
Federal 16.1%
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 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
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~2,041 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Monroe High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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