- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
West Ouachita High School held near 1,048 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.3 → 72.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 220120001939 · West Monroe, LA Other · MID · TRAD
968 enr · 15.9:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: West Monroe High School (2,041 students)
West Ouachita High School held near 1,048 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.3 → 72.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
West Ouachita High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Monroe Hi
West Monroe High School
2,041 students
- Ouachita Paris
Ouachita Parish High School
1,112 students
- This school
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 Ouachita High School reports 968 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Ouachita High School compares
West Ouachita 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Ouachita Parish reports $13,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~968 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,080 (2022-23) → 1,048 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.