At a glance
Reported students
354
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana high enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
286
Port Barre High School: 354 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
10.5:1 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
- 412
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Port Barre High School
Port Barre High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Port Barre. It is one of 32 current school records connected to St. Landry Parish. NCES reports 354 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 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.5:1, below 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 (79.7%) and Black (17.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 15.3%. 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 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Port Barre High School
- 1How do the reported 10.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.66 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 15.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.7%
- Hispanic1.4%
- Black17.8%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
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
4 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 St. Landry Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts
High · Grades 07–12
289 reported students
North Central High School
High · Grades 07–12
220 reported students
Northwest High School
High · Grades 09–12
575 reported students
Eunice High School
High · Grades 09–12
606 reported students
Opelousas Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
698 reported students
Eunice Career & Technical Education Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Port Barre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Barre Middle School Middle · St. Landry Parish | 05–08 | 286 | under 0.1 mi |
| Port Barre Elementary School Elementary · St. Landry Parish | PK–04 | 427 | 0.5 mi |
| Leonville Elementary School Elementary · St. Landry Parish | PK–08 | 616 | 6.1 mi |
| Washington Career & Technical Education Center High · St. Landry Parish | 09–12 | 0 | 7 mi |
| Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts High · St. Landry Parish | 07–12 | 289 | 7.6 mi |
| Opelousas Senior High School High · St. Landry Parish | 09–12 | 698 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Port Barre High School
What grades does Port Barre High School serve?
Port Barre High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in St. Landry Parish.
How many students attend Port Barre High School?
Port Barre High School reported 354 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 412 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Port Barre High School?
The calculated ratio is 10.5:1, based on 354 students and 33.66 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 Port Barre High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Port Barre High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. Landry Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Port Barre High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.4% 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 Port Barre High School in?
Port Barre High School is part of St. Landry Parish, based in Opelousas, LA, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Port Barre High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Port Barre Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Port Barre Elementary School (0.5 mi), Leonville Elementary School (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.