Enrollment
248
High
DISTRICT 890 · STATE 711
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RAPIDES PARISH·NCES 220129001073
Rapides High School
9463 Highway 71 South, Lecompte, LA 71346 · (318) 776-9371 · Rapides Parish
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL248 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.7:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · STATE 18.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
81%
200 students
DISTRICT 80% · STATE 70%
Community
0
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 | 62 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 60 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 66 | 27% |
| Grade 12 | 60 | 24% |
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · 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
Schools most like Rapides High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapides High School this school | 248 | 80.6% | N/A |
| Independence High Magnet Independence | 490 | 83.3% | 12.2% |
| Ellender Memorial High School Houma | 819 | 81.2% | N/A |
| Union Parish High School Farmerville | 579 | 73.9% | 7.3% |
| Bossier High School Bossier City | 654 | 80.9% | N/A |
| Walter L. Cohen High School New Orleans | 413 | 77.7% | N/A |
Matched among Louisiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Rapides High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana | In Rapides Parish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 248 | #228 of 267 | #7 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.7:1 | #53 of 240 | #2 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.1% | #23 of 240 | #1 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 80.6% | #68 of 258 | #2 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -14.8% | #74 of 156 | N/A |
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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
248
+23 (+10%) vs 2020
-31% since 1990-91, when it was 362
Student : Teacher
11.7:1
was 14.1:1
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 | 248 | 21.1 | 11.7:1 | 81% (200) |
| 2023-24 | 263 | 21.5 | 12.2:1 | 80% (211) |
| 2022-23 | 265 | 17.7 | 15.0:1 | 77% (204) |
| 2020-21 | 225 | 16 | 14.1:1 | 41% (93) |
| 2017-18 | 291 | 18 | 16.2:1 | 84% (243) |
| 2015-16 | 386 | 26 | 14.8:1 | 79% (306) |
| 2010-11 | 351 | 26 | 13.5:1 | 60% (210) |
| 2000-01 | 250 | 20 | 12.5:1 | 60% (150) |
| 1990-91 | 362 | 27 | 13.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Rapides High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 15% (291 to 248); teachers up 17% (18 to 21.1).
About Rapides High School
Rapides High School is classified as a high school. It is located in Lecompte, Louisiana. It teaches 248 students in grades 9 through 12. That is 65% below the average of about 711 students for high schools in Louisiana.
The district, Rapides Parish, has 21,340 students enrolled across 43 schools.
The student body at Rapides High School has no majority group. White students lead at 46%. Other groups make up 29% Hispanic and 22% Black. Rapides Parish as a whole is about 61% White, so the school's share is lower. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 65, compared with 70 nationally.
The school lists 21.1 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. Statewide, high schools in Louisiana average 18.0:1. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 81% of the student body.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Rapides Parish show that the median household earns about $54,967 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 23%, and roughly 15% of residents are in poverty. Across Rapides Parish, 51 public schools serve about 21,481 students.
Measured in a straight line, Carter C. Raymond Junior High School is about 1.6 miles from Rapides High School. There are 3 other public schools within ten miles.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Distant. That means it sits in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment in 2024-25 stood at 248, compared with 225 in 2020-21. Federal data show the ratio falling from 14.1:1 to 11.7:1.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at Rapides High School. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Rapides Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
127,527
Census ACS
Median income
$54,967
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
51
21,481 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Rapides Parish
- Alexandria Senior High SchoolHigh · 1,475 students
- Pineville High SchoolHigh · 1,271 students
- Peabody Magnet High SchoolHigh · 1,071 students
- J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary SchoolElementary · 924 students
- Buckeye High SchoolHigh · 915 students
- Tioga High SchoolHigh · 881 students
Other schools in Lecompte
- Carter C. Raymond Junior High SchoolElementary · 124 students
Nearby schools
- Carter C. Raymond Junior High School1.6 mi · 124
- Forest Hill Junior High School8.8 mi · 496
- Poland Junior High School9.2 mi · 330
- Caroline Dormon Junior High School10.2 mi · 362
- Martin Park Elementary School12.8 mi · 281
- Glenmora High School13.2 mi · 673
Frequently asked questions
About Rapides High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Rapides High School?
Rapides High School enrolls approximately 248 students in grades 09-12.
Is Rapides High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Rapides High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rapides High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Rapides High School is approximately 11.7:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Rapides High School?
At Rapides High School, the student body is approximately 46% White, 29% Hispanic, 22% Black, 1% Asian, 0% Two or more.
Is Rapides High School public or private?
Rapides High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Rapides Parish.
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