Enrollment
635
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220108000803
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 30/100 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
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wossman High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wossman High School
Wossman High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Monroe, Louisiana, enrolling 635 students.
At 16.7:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 635 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 256 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #170.
Its student body is predominantly African American (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 135 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 635 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Monroe's high schools, it stands alongside Neville High School (1,042 students): Wossman High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 16:1).
City of Monroe School District also operates Neville High School (1,042 students) and Sallie Humble Elementary School (579 students) alongside Wossman 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 Wossman High School compares
Wossman 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,890
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City of Monroe School District, which includes Wossman High School.
$14,890
Per student
-9%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 35.9%
Federal 26.4%
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 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
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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.
Similar high 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 (~635 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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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.
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 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.
Is Wossman High School a good school?
Wossman High School earns 30/100 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 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.
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