At a glance
Reported students
616
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana high enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
431
Loranger High School: 616 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
14.5:1 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
- 599
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Loranger High School
Loranger High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Loranger. It is one of 33 current school records connected to Tangipahoa Parish. NCES reports 616 students for 2024–25.
Among 274 high schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 575 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, 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 (55.8%) and Black (32.3%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. 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 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Loranger High School
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.56 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
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.7%
- 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
- White55.8%
- Hispanic7%
- Black32.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.4%
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
Students enrolled
1 distinct course 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 Tangipahoa Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Independence High Magnet
High · Grades 07–12
490 reported students
Jewel M. Sumner High School
High · Grades 09–12
428 reported students
Amite High Magnet
High · Grades 09–12
347 reported students
Kentwood High Magnet School
High · Grades 07–12
259 reported students
TPSS Advanced College and Career Magnet Center
High · Grades 11–12
0 reported students
Hammond High Magnet School
High · Grades 09–12
1,606 reported students
Public schools near Loranger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loranger Middle School Middle · Tangipahoa Parish | 05–08 | 590 | under 0.1 mi |
| Loranger Elementary School Elementary · Tangipahoa Parish | PK–04 | 800 | 0.1 mi |
| Independence High Magnet High · Tangipahoa Parish | 07–12 | 490 | 5.6 mi |
| TPSS Advanced College and Career Magnet Center High · Tangipahoa Parish | 11–12 | 0 | 6.3 mi |
| Amite High Magnet High · Tangipahoa Parish | 09–12 | 347 | 8.5 mi |
| Hammond High Magnet School High · Tangipahoa Parish | 09–12 | 1,606 | 8.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Loranger High School
What grades does Loranger High School serve?
Loranger High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Tangipahoa Parish.
How many students attend Loranger High School?
Loranger High School reported 616 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 599 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Loranger High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 616 students and 42.56 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 Loranger High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Loranger High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tangipahoa Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Loranger High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.7% 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 Loranger High School in?
Loranger High School is part of Tangipahoa Parish, based in Amite, LA, which operates 33 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Loranger High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Loranger Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Loranger Elementary School (0.1 mi), Independence High Magnet (5.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.