- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Monroe, LA
Wossman High School
Federal NCES profile for Wossman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220108000803
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wossman High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wossman High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wossman High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Monroe, LA.
School address
District: City of Monroe School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220108000803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Wossman High School held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 220108000803 · Monroe, LA High · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 16.7:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Neville High School (1,042 students)
Wossman High School held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Wossman High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neville High S
Neville High School
1,042 students
- This school
Wossman High School
635 students
- Sallie Humble
Sallie Humble Elementary School
579 students
- Carroll High S
Carroll High School
577 students
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elementary School
547 students
- Neville Junior
Neville Junior High School
474 students
What this shows Wossman High School reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wossman High School compares
Wossman 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 26% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$15,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 97.8%
White 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Wossman High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for City of Monroe School District reports $15,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wossman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sallie Humble Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carroll High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Neville Junior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wossman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Monroe
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~635 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wossman High School
How many students attend Wossman High School?
Wossman High School has 635 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monroe, LA. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wossman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wossman High School is 16.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% 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 Wossman High School?
78.8% of students at Wossman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wossman High School?
The largest demographic group at Wossman High School is African American at 97.8% of enrollment, in Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wossman High School?
Wossman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Wossman High School rank among high schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Wossman High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Monroe, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Monroe School District?
Besides Wossman High School, City of Monroe School District also operates Neville High School (1,042 students), Sallie Humble Elementary School (579 students), and Carroll High School (577 students). See the City of Monroe School District district page for the complete list.