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French Settlement High School

Grades 07–12 · High · French Settlement, LA · NCES 220102000762

At a glance

Reported students

450

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

34.08

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Louisiana high enrollment

39th percentile

Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

534

French Settlement High School: 450 reported students.

State peer staffing position

41st percentile

13.2:1 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
427
Teachers (FTE)
28.87
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1

What the reported data says about French Settlement High School

French Settlement High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in French Settlement. It is one of 43 current school records connected to Livingston Parish. NCES reports 450 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 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, 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 (90.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.4%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking French Settlement High School

  1. 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.08 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
0.5%
Students with disabilities
17.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch
59.6%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0.24
Psychologists (FTE)
0.48
Social workers (FTE)
0.24

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White90.9%
  • Hispanic4.4%
  • Black1.1%
  • Asian1.6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial1.8%

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

Students enrolled

5 distinct courses 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.

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Public schools near French Settlement 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.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
French Settlement Elementary School

Elementary · Livingston Parish

PK–065300.1 mi
Lakeside Primary School

Elementary · Ascension Parish

PK–055453.4 mi
Lake Elementary School

Elementary · Ascension Parish

PK–081,0964.7 mi
St. Amant High School

High · Ascension Parish

09–121,8475.8 mi
Prairieville High School

High · Ascension Parish

09–121,3778.4 mi
East Ascension High School

High · Ascension Parish

09–121,8948.5 mi

Frequently asked questions about French Settlement High School

What grades does French Settlement High School serve?

French Settlement High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Livingston Parish.

How many students attend French Settlement High School?

French Settlement High School reported 450 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 427 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at French Settlement High School?

The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 450 students and 34.08 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 French Settlement High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

French Settlement High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Livingston Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of French Settlement High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

59.6% 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 French Settlement High School in?

French Settlement High School is part of Livingston Parish, based in Livingston, LA, which operates 43 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near French Settlement High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include French Settlement Elementary School (0.1 mi), Lakeside Primary School (3.4 mi), Lake Elementary School (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.