At a glance
Reported students
2,067
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
121.49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana high enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
431
Ponchatoula High School: 2,067 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
17:1 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
- 2,009
- Teachers (FTE)
- 113
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.8:1
What the reported data says about Ponchatoula High School
Ponchatoula High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Ponchatoula. It is one of 33 current school records connected to Tangipahoa Parish. NCES reports 2,067 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 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, above 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 (51.3%) and Black (33.8%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. 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 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ponchatoula High School
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 121.49 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 3 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
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- 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
- White51.3%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black33.8%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.5%
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
3 distinct courses 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.
Hammond High Magnet School
High · Grades 09–12
1,606 reported students
Loranger High School
High · Grades 09–12
616 reported students
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
Public schools near Ponchatoula 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Vinyard Elementary School Middle · Tangipahoa Parish | 05–06 | 589 | 0.4 mi |
| D.C. Reeves Elementary School Elementary · Tangipahoa Parish | 03–04 | 688 | 1.9 mi |
| Tucker Memorial Elementary School Elementary · Tangipahoa Parish | 01–02 | 633 | 2.1 mi |
| Ponchatoula Junior High School Middle · Tangipahoa Parish | 07–08 | 723 | 2.2 mi |
| Hammond High Magnet School High · Tangipahoa Parish | 09–12 | 1,606 | 5.6 mi |
| Springfield High School High · Livingston Parish | 09–12 | 400 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ponchatoula High School
What grades does Ponchatoula High School serve?
Ponchatoula 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 Ponchatoula High School?
Ponchatoula High School reported 2,067 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,009 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ponchatoula High School?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 2,067 students and 121.49 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 Ponchatoula High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ponchatoula 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 Ponchatoula High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.3% 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 Ponchatoula High School in?
Ponchatoula 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 Ponchatoula High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Martha Vinyard Elementary School (0.4 mi), D.C. Reeves Elementary School (1.9 mi), Tucker Memorial Elementary School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.