Centerville High School in Centerville, LA

At a glance

Reported students

429

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

42.38

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Louisiana other enrollment

62nd percentile

Compared with 107 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

325

Centerville High School: 429 reported students.

State peer staffing position

37th percentile

10.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.8:1. 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: 473
Teachers (FTE): 40
Student–teacher ratio: 11.8:1

What the reported data says about Centerville High School

Centerville High School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Centerville. It is one of 21 current school records connected to St. Mary Parish. NCES reports 429 students for 2024–25.

Among 107 combined / other schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 364 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.1:1, below the Louisiana median of 11.8:1 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 (49.7%) and Black (34.5%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. 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. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Centerville High School

1How do the reported 10.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.38 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?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.6%
Students with disabilities: 16.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 74.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0.08
Social workers (FTE): 0.2

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White49.7%
Hispanic6.8%
Black34.5%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial7.9%

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

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.

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

Berwick Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

420 reported students

Patterson High School

High · Grades 09–12

439 reported students

Morgan City Junior High School

Middle · Grades 06–08

412 reported students

Berwick High School

High · Grades 09–12

469 reported students

Patterson Junior High School

Middle · Grades 05–08

374 reported students

Bayou Vista Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

340 reported students

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Public schools near Centerville 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
W.P. Foster Elementary School Elementary · St. Mary Parish	PK–05	222	4.6 mi
Franklin Senior High School High · St. Mary Parish	09–12	304	5.3 mi
Franklin Junior High School Middle · St. Mary Parish	06–08	196	5.3 mi
LaGrange Elementary School Elementary · St. Mary Parish	PK–05	221	6 mi
Patterson High School High · St. Mary Parish	09–12	439	7.9 mi
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School Elementary · St. Mary Parish	PK–04	601	8.6 mi

Frequently asked questions about Centerville High School

What grades does Centerville High School serve?

Centerville High School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in St. Mary Parish.

How many students attend Centerville High School?

Centerville High School reported 429 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 107 Louisiana combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 473 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Centerville High School?

The calculated ratio is 10.1:1, based on 429 students and 42.38 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 11.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Centerville High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Centerville High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. Mary Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

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

74.1% 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 Centerville High School in?

Centerville High School is part of St. Mary Parish, based in Centerville, LA, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Centerville High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include W.P. Foster Elementary School (4.6 mi), Franklin Senior High School (5.3 mi), Franklin Junior High School (5.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.