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Enrollment
653
High
DISTRICT 428 · STATE 711
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ACADIA PARISH·NCES 220003000019
Rayne High School
1016 North Polk Street, Rayne, LA 70578 · (337) 334-3691 · Acadia Parish
GRADES 09–12HIGH31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL653 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
16.5:1
40 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 29.9:1 · STATE 18.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
424 students
DISTRICT 70% · 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 | 225 | 34% |
| Grade 10 | 175 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 127 | 19% |
| Grade 12 | 126 | 19% |
Student demographics
56%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 52% · 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 Rayne High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayne High School this school | 653 | 64.9% | N/A |
| Jennings High School Jennings | 775 | 65.0% | 26.5% |
| Franklinton High School Franklinton | 649 | 63.9% | N/A |
| Loranger High School Loranger | 616 | 61.7% | N/A |
| Cecilia High School Cecilia | 768 | 68.8% | N/A |
| Beau Chene High School Arnaudville | 767 | 63.1% | 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 Rayne High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 653 | #116 of 267 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.5:1 | #174 of 240 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.3% | #75 of 240 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 64.9% | #139 of 258 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.8% | #126 of 156 |
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
653
+12 (+2%) vs 2020
+3% since 1990-91, when it was 636
Student : Teacher
16.5:1
was 18.3:1
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 | 653 | 39.6 | 16.5:1 | 65% (424) |
| 2023-24 | 650 | 42.8 | 15.2:1 | 62% (402) |
| 2022-23 | 640 | 37.3 | 17.2:1 | 63% (406) |
| 2020-21 | 641 | 35 | 18.3:1 | 40% (255) |
| 2017-18 | 686 | 34.8 | 19.7:1 | 37% (256) |
| 2015-16 | 702 | 47 | 14.9:1 | 53% (369) |
| 2010-11 | 616 | 42 | 14.7:1 | 56% (343) |
| 2000-01 | 608 | 43 | 14.1:1 | 53% (320) |
| 1990-91 | 636 | 37 | 17.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Rayne High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (686 to 653); teachers up 14% (34.8 to 39.6).
About Rayne High School
At 1016 North Polk Street in Rayne, Louisiana, Rayne High School operates as a medium-sized high school. It covers grades 9 through 12, with a total enrollment of 653 students.
Rayne High School reports to Acadia Parish, which has 27 schools and 9,043 students.
At 58%, White students outnumber all other groups at Rayne High School combined. The remaining students are 31% Black, 6% multiracial, and 5% Hispanic. Among people living in Acadia Parish, the White share is about 77%. By the diversity index, Rayne High School comes in at 56%.
A ratio of 16.5:1 comes from the school's 39.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. The 18.0:1 average for high schools in Louisiana is higher than this school's figure. The lunch program counts 65% of students at Rayne High School as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Across public schools in Acadia Parish, the average is about the same, 67%.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Acadia Parish show that median household income is about $45,562, roughly 14% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 20% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Federal data list 27 public schools in Acadia Parish, with a combined enrollment of about 9,043.
Central Rayne Kindergarten School is the closest public school, about 0.5 miles away in a straight line. Rayne High School is one of several public schools in the area, with 4 others within five miles.
The NCES locale for Rayne High School is Town: Fringe, which covers schools in a town close to an urbanized area.
The student count changed little between 2020-21 (641) and 2024-25 (653). The ratio of students to teachers went from 18.3:1 to 16.5:1 over the same years.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Acadia Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
56,955
Census ACS
Median income
$45,562
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
20%
Below federal line
Schools in county
27
9,043 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Acadia Parish
- Mire Elementary SchoolElementary · 662 students
- Iota Elementary SchoolElementary · 585 students
- Iota High SchoolHigh · 566 students
- Church Point High SchoolHigh · 504 students
- Crowley High SchoolHigh · 495 students
- Church Point Elementary SchoolElementary · 491 students
Other schools in Rayne
- Mire Elementary SchoolElementary · 662 students
- Martin Petitjean Elementary SchoolElementary · 306 students
- Armstrong Middle SchoolMiddle · 304 students
- South Rayne Elementary SchoolElementary · 219 students
- Indian Bayou Elementary SchoolElementary · 217 students
- Central Rayne Kindergarten SchoolElementary · 173 students
Nearby schools
- Central Rayne Kindergarten School0.5 mi · 173
- Armstrong Middle School0.5 mi · 304
- South Rayne Elementary School1.4 mi · 219
- Martin Petitjean Elementary School1.6 mi · 306
- Duson Elementary School5.1 mi · 229
- Mire Elementary School5.6 mi · 662
Frequently asked questions
About Rayne High SchoolHow large is Rayne High School?
Rayne High School enrolls approximately 653 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Rayne High School serve?
Rayne High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rayne High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Rayne High School is approximately 16.5:1 (40 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Rayne High School?
At Rayne High School, the student body is approximately 58% White, 5% Hispanic, 31% Black, 0% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Rayne High School public or private?
Rayne High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Acadia Parish.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.