At a glance
Reported students
432
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana high enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
392
Basile High School: 432 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 14.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 471
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
What the reported data says about Basile High School
Basile High School is a public high school serving grades 05–12 in Basile. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Evangeline Parish. NCES reports 432 students for 2024–25.
Among 274 high schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 575 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, close to the Louisiana median of 14.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.3%) and Black (15.7%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Basile High School
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.85 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.3%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black15.7%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Evangeline Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mamou High School
High · Grades 09–12
443 reported students
Ville Platte High School
High · Grades 09–12
419 reported students
James Stephens Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
421 reported students
Mamou Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
392 reported students
Chataignier Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
375 reported students
Vidrine Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
359 reported students
Public schools near Basile High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. W. Stewart Elementary School Elementary · Evangeline Parish | PK–04 | 283 | 0.7 mi |
| Elton High School High · Jefferson Davis Parish | 06–12 | 245 | 5.7 mi |
| Elton Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson Davis Parish | PK–05 | 221 | 6.4 mi |
| Eunice High School High · St. Landry Parish | 09–12 | 606 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Basile High School
What grades does Basile High School serve?
Basile High School reports grades 05–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Evangeline Parish.
How many students attend Basile High School?
Basile High School reported 432 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 471 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Basile High School?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 432 students and 30.85 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 14.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Basile High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Basile High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Evangeline Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Basile High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Basile High School in?
Basile High School is part of Evangeline Parish, based in Ville Platte, LA, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Basile High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include W. W. Stewart Elementary School (0.7 mi), Elton High School (5.7 mi), Elton Elementary School (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.