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Best kept secret on campus at Live Oak High School?
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Enrollment
1,392
High
DISTRICT 1,116 · STATE 711
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LIVINGSTON PARISH·NCES 220102000767
Live Oak High School
35086 Old La Hwy 16, Watson, LA 70786 · (225) 665-8858 · Livingston Parish
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,392 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
18.7:1
75 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 18.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
60%
839 students
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 70%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 369 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 351 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 332 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 340 | 24% |
Student demographics
33%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Live Oak High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana | In Livingston Parish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,392 | #33 of 267 | #3 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.7:1 | #207 of 240 | #7 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.4% | #171 of 240 | #4 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 60.3% | #165 of 258 | #6 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +9.3% | #40 of 75 | #4 of 6 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,392
-4 (0%) vs 2020
+249% since 1990-91, when it was 399
Student : Teacher
18.7:1
was 22.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,392 | 74.6 | 18.7:1 | 60% (839) |
| 2023-24 | 1,391 | 81.2 | 17.1:1 | 49% (682) |
| 2022-23 | 1,405 | 66 | 21.3:1 | 51% (710) |
| 2020-21 | 1,396 | 62 | 22.5:1 | 18% (248) |
| 2017-18 | 1,273 | 57.6 | 22.1:1 | 9% (117) |
| 2015-16 | 1,350 | 83 | 16.3:1 | 28% (382) |
| 2010-11 | 1,175 | 66 | 17.8:1 | 25% (295) |
| 2000-01 | 760 | 45 | 16.9:1 | 19% (141) |
| 1990-91 | 399 | 18 | 22.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Live Oak High School.
About Live Oak High School
Live Oak High School is a large high school with its address in Watson, Louisiana. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 1,392 students in grades 9 through 12. Against the 711-student average for high schools in Louisiana, enrollment here is 96% higher.
The 43 schools in Livingston Parish enroll 27,209 students altogether, Live Oak High School among them.
Most students at Live Oak High School are White: 81% of enrollment. Enrollment also includes 9% Black and 7% Hispanic. County-wide, about 81% of residents are White. By the diversity index, Live Oak High School comes in at 33%.
Teachers at the school number 74.6 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 18.7:1. Across high schools in Louisiana, the average ratio is about 18.0:1. The school's lunch program data list 60% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Livingston Parish is 73%.
Among Livingston Parish residents, median household income is about $80,122, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 21%, and about 10% of people live in poverty. Live Oak High School is one of 44 public schools in Livingston Parish, which together enroll about 27,209 students.
The next-closest public school is North Live Oak Elementary School, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 more public schools inside five miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Fringe.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment held near 1,392, starting from 1,396. The ratio of students to teachers went from 22.5:1 to 18.7:1 over the same years.
Discussions about Live Oak High School may include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Livingston Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
148,115
Census ACS
Median income
$80,122
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
44
27,209 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Livingston Parish
- Denham Springs High SchoolHigh · 2,385 students
- Walker High SchoolHigh · 2,006 students
- Denham Springs Junior High SchoolMiddle · 811 students
- Denham Springs Freshman High SchoolCombined · 710 students
- Levi Milton Elementary SchoolElementary · 702 students
- South Fork Elementary SchoolElementary · 685 students
Other schools in Watson
- Live Oak Middle SchoolMiddle · 672 students
- Live Oak Junior HighMiddle · 654 students
- South Live Oak Elementary SchoolElementary · 509 students
Nearby schools
- North Live Oak Elementary School0.6 mi · 615
- Live Oak Elementary School0.9 mi · 571
- Live Oak Junior High1.0 mi · 654
- Live Oak Middle School1.5 mi · 672
- South Live Oak Elementary School1.6 mi · 509
- Central High School5.3 mi · 1,529
Frequently asked questions
About Live Oak High SchoolHow large is Live Oak High School?
Live Oak High School enrolls approximately 1,392 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Live Oak High School serve?
Live Oak High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Live Oak High School have?
Live Oak High School employs 75 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.7:1.
What is the student diversity at Live Oak High School?
Student demographics at Live Oak High School are roughly 81% White, 7% Hispanic, 9% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Live Oak High School public or private?
Live Oak High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Livingston Parish.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.