South Lafourche High School in Cutoff, LA

At a glance

Reported students

990

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

52.37

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Louisiana high enrollment

77th percentile

Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

392

South Lafourche High School: 990 reported students.

State peer staffing position

88th percentile

18.9:1 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: 1,097
Teachers (FTE): 61
Student–teacher ratio: 18:1

What the reported data says about South Lafourche High School

South Lafourche High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Cutoff. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Lafourche Parish. NCES reports 990 students for 2024–25.

Among 274 high schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 575 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, above 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 (61.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.8%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.7%. 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, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking South Lafourche High School

1How do the reported 18.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.37 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.7%
Students with disabilities: 7.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 59.8%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
Social workers (FTE): 0.2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White61.4%
Hispanic21.8%
Black2.4%
Asian2%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial7.4%

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

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Thibodaux High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,306 reported students

Central Lafourche High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,307 reported students

Thibodaux Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

592 reported students

Thibodaux Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–01

575 reported students

Bayou Community Academy Charter School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

499 reported students

Virtual Academy of Lafourche

Other · Grades KG–12

477 reported students

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Public schools near South Lafourche 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
Galliano Elementary School Elementary · Lafourche Parish	PK–05	383	1.8 mi
Golden Meadow Elementary Elementary · Lafourche Parish	PK–05	125	4.5 mi
Golden Meadow Middle School Middle · Lafourche Parish	06–08	318	4.8 mi
Cut Off Elementary School Elementary · Lafourche Parish	PK–05	395	4.9 mi
South Larose Elementary School Elementary · Lafourche Parish	PK–05	349	7.3 mi
Larose-Cut Off Middle School Middle · Lafourche Parish	06–08	430	7.4 mi

Frequently asked questions about South Lafourche High School

What grades does South Lafourche High School serve?

South Lafourche High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Lafourche Parish.

How many students attend South Lafourche High School?

South Lafourche High School reported 990 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,097 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at South Lafourche High School?

The calculated ratio is 18.9:1, based on 990 students and 52.37 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 South Lafourche High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

South Lafourche High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lafourche Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of South Lafourche High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

59.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is South Lafourche High School in?

South Lafourche High School is part of Lafourche Parish, based in Thibodaux, LA, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near South Lafourche High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Galliano Elementary School (1.8 mi), Golden Meadow Elementary (4.5 mi), Golden Meadow Middle School (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.