Enrollment
968
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Monroe, LA
West Ouachita High School
Federal NCES profile for West Ouachita High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220120001939
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Ouachita High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 12
- schools in West Monroe · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Ouachita High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Ouachita High School ranks #3 of 12 schools in West Monroe, LA.
School address
District: Ouachita Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220120001939 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Ouachita High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Ouachita High School
West Ouachita High School is a large combined-grade school in West Monroe, Louisiana, enrolling 968 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Louisiana median, within a few percentage points of the 16.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 42.7% free-meal eligibility runs 32% below the Louisiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 92% of state schools at 968 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 171 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among West Monroe's public schools, it stands alongside West Monroe High School (2,041 students): West Ouachita High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 18.1:1).
Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students) and Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students) alongside West Ouachita 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 Ouachita High School compares
West Ouachita 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 32% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 968 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
968
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 45% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors4.1 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 90.3%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, West Ouachita High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ouachita Parish, which includes West Ouachita 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 Ouachita High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ouachita Parish High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sterlington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Claiborne School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Ouachita High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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 Monroe High School
Standard public school
2,041 students 18.1:1 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 (~968 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Ouachita High School
How many students attend West Ouachita High School?
West Ouachita High School has 968 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Monroe, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Ouachita High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Ouachita High School is 15.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% higher 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 West Ouachita High School?
42.7% of students at West Ouachita High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Ouachita High School?
The largest demographic group at West Ouachita High School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in West Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Ouachita High School?
West Ouachita High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Ouachita High School rank among schools in West Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, West Ouachita High School ranks #3 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 Ouachita High School a good school?
West Ouachita High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools. 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 Ouachita High School, Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students), Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students), and Sterlington Elementary School (800 students). See the Ouachita Parish district page for the complete list.
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