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West Ouachita High School

Grades 08–12 · West Monroe, LA · NCES 220120001939

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4061 Caples Road · West Monroe, LA 71292

At a glance

Reported students

968

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

64.59

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

08–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Louisiana high enrollment

76th percentile

Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

419

West Ouachita High School: 968 reported students.

State peer staffing position

63rd percentile

15:1 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
1,105
Teachers (FTE)
69.11
Student–teacher ratio
16:1

What the reported data says about West Ouachita High School

West Ouachita High School is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in West Monroe. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Ouachita Parish. NCES reports 968 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 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, 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 (90.3%) and Black (5.6%). English learners represent 0.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9%. 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. 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 West Ouachita High School

  1. 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 64.59 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 4.06 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
0.1%
Students with disabilities
9%
Free/reduced-price lunch
46.1%
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)
0.03

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White90.3%
  • Hispanic1.7%
  • Black5.6%
  • Asian0.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial2%

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

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 Ouachita Parish

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

Ouachita Parish High School

High · Grades 08–12

1,112 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

View all 36 district schools →