At a glance
Reported students
1,112
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
72.96
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana high enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
419
Ouachita Parish High School: 1,112 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
15.2:1 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
- 1,157
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74.06
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Ouachita Parish High School
Ouachita Parish High School is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Monroe. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Ouachita Parish. NCES reports 1,112 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 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, 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 Black (72.5%) and White (22.2%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. 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 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ouachita Parish High School
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 72.96 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 4.06 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%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4.06
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.03
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.05
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.53
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.2%
- Hispanic2.6%
- Black72.5%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
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
6 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.
Other schools in Ouachita Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Ouachita High School
High · Grades 08–12
968 reported students
Sterlington High School
High · Grades 09–12
513 reported students
Richwood High School
High · Grades 08–12
400 reported students
West Monroe High School
High · Grades 08–12
2,041 reported students
Sterlington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
800 reported students
West Ridge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
681 reported students
Public schools near Ouachita Parish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 532 | 3.5 mi |
| Carroll High School High · City of Monroe School District | 09–12 | 577 | 5.5 mi |
| Wossman High School High · City of Monroe School District | 09–12 | 635 | 5.5 mi |
| Richwood High School High · Ouachita Parish | 08–12 | 400 | 7.5 mi |
| Neville High School High · City of Monroe School District | 09–12 | 1,042 | 7.9 mi |
| West Monroe High School High · Ouachita Parish | 08–12 | 2,041 | 8.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ouachita Parish High School
What grades does Ouachita Parish High School serve?
Ouachita Parish High School reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Ouachita Parish.
How many students attend Ouachita Parish High School?
Ouachita Parish High School reported 1,112 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,157 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ouachita Parish High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 1,112 students and 72.96 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 Ouachita Parish High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ouachita Parish High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ouachita Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ouachita Parish High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.4% 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 Ouachita Parish High School in?
Ouachita Parish High School is part of Ouachita Parish, based in West Monroe, LA, which operates 36 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ouachita Parish High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lakeshore School (3.5 mi), Carroll High School (5.5 mi), Wossman High School (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.