At a glance
Reported students
513
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana high enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
419
Sterlington High School: 513 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
14.2:1 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
- 501
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38.11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Sterlington High School
Sterlington High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Monroe. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Ouachita Parish. NCES reports 513 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 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, 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 (72.1%) and Black (20.5%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.2%. 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 Sterlington High School
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.21 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 2.06 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.06
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.03
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.38
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.03
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.1%
- Hispanic2.7%
- Black20.5%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
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.
Other schools in Ouachita Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Richwood High School
High · Grades 08–12
400 reported students
West Ouachita High School
High · Grades 08–12
968 reported students
Ouachita Parish High School
High · Grades 08–12
1,112 reported students
West Monroe High School
High · Grades 08–12
2,041 reported students
Woodlawn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
508 reported students
Jack Hayes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
501 reported students
Public schools near Sterlington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterlington Middle School Middle · Ouachita Parish | 06–08 | 418 | 0.2 mi |
| Sterlington Elementary School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 800 | 0.7 mi |
| East Ouachita Middle School Middle · Ouachita Parish | 06–08 | 498 | 5.7 mi |
| Jack Hayes Elementary School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 501 | 5.9 mi |
| Carroll High School High · City of Monroe School District | 09–12 | 577 | 9.1 mi |
| Neville High School High · City of Monroe School District | 09–12 | 1,042 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sterlington High School
What grades does Sterlington High School serve?
Sterlington High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Ouachita Parish.
How many students attend Sterlington High School?
Sterlington High School reported 513 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 501 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sterlington High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 513 students and 36.21 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 Sterlington High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sterlington 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 Sterlington High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.9% 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 Sterlington High School in?
Sterlington 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 Sterlington High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sterlington Middle School (0.2 mi), Sterlington Elementary School (0.7 mi), East Ouachita Middle School (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.