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Ouachita Parish High School

681 Highway 594, Monroe, LA 71203Ouachita Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 08–12Non-Charter
1,191
Students
Total enrolled
90%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$13,948
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
18.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 21% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,191 students in grades 08–12 in Monroe, Louisiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,948 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Ouachita Parish High School is a very large high in Monroe, Louisiana, serving grades 08–12 with 1,191 students. The district invests $13,948 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The school's 90% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Ouachita Parish High School

1,191
Total Students
18.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
64
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (08–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution577 male · 614 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 783 students
Student Composition
25%
70%
Asian1%
White25%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black70%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220120001001

Academic Outcomes at Ouachita Parish High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
90%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 68th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 71203

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,948Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,948
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,137
Student Support$2,650
Administration$1,674
Operations$2,092
Other$1,395
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,948 spent per student, an estimated $6,179 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
38%
State government
45.6%
Local (property tax)
38.3%
Federal programs
16.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 90% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Sterlington Elementary SchoolClaiborne SchoolJack Hayes Elementary SchoolLakeshore School
+13 more
↓
Middle
West Ridge Middle SchoolGood Hope Middle SchoolEast Ouachita Middle SchoolCalhoun Middle School
+5 more
↓
High School
West Monroe High SchoolWest Ouachita High SchoolSterlington High SchoolRichwood High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades08 – 12
Location—
CountyOuachita Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictOuachita Parish →
Phone: (318)343-2769
NCES ID: 220120001001
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Monroe seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Ouachita Parish
High
West Monroe High School
2,189 students · 08–12
● 47 opp58% FRL
High
West Ouachita High School
1,080 students · 08–12
● 41 opp54% FRL
Elem
Sterlington Elementary School
820 students · PK–05
● 39 opp45% FRL
Elem
Claiborne School
751 students · PK–05
● 47 opp46% FRL
Mid
West Ridge Middle School
635 students · 06–08
● 47 opp47% FRL
Mid
Good Hope Middle School
602 students · 06–08
● 47 opp53% FRL
Elem
Jack Hayes Elementary School
587 students · PK–05
● 47 opp83% FRL
Elem
Lakeshore School
570 students · PK–05
● 47 opp75% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
681 Highway 594, Monroe, LA 71203
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.