Enrollment
349
High
DISTRICT 249 · STATE 711
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RED RIVER PARISH·NCES 220132001090
Red River High School
915 East Carroll, Coushatta, LA 71019 · (318) 932-4913 · Red River Parish
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL349 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
9.8:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.3:1 · STATE 18.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
85%
298 students
DISTRICT 93% · 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 | 94 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 85 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 77 | 22% |
| Grade 12 | 93 | 27% |
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · 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
School pathway
Based on grade levels within Red River Parish. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Red River High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red River High School this school | 349 | 85.4% | N/A |
| Rayville High School Rayville | 341 | 81.8% | N/A |
| Varnado High School Varnado | 256 | 82.0% | 15.5% |
| Ville Platte High School Ville Platte | 419 | 84.0% | N/A |
| West St. Mary High School Baldwin | 276 | 88.0% | N/A |
| St. Martinville Senior High School St. Martinville | 521 | 79.8% | 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 Red River High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 349 | #197 of 267 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 9.8:1 | #24 of 240 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.8% | #121 of 240 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 85.4% | #45 of 258 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.1% | #131 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
349
+7 (+2%) vs 2020
+8% since 1990-91, when it was 322
Student : Teacher
9.8:1
was 12.2:1
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 | 349 | 35.5 | 9.8:1 | 85% (298) |
| 2023-24 | 351 | 37.1 | 9.5:1 | 81% (286) |
| 2022-23 | 364 | 40.1 | 9.1:1 | 98% (358) |
| 2020-21 | 342 | 28 | 12.2:1 | 63% (214) |
| 2017-18 | 364 | 31.2 | 11.7:1 | 67% (244) |
| 2015-16 | 349 | 47 | 7.4:1 | 60% (211) |
| 2010-11 | 356 | 32 | 11.1:1 | 80% (286) |
| 2000-01 | 312 | 28 | 11.1:1 | 80% (251) |
| 1990-91 | 322 | 21 | 15.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Red River High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (364 to 349); teachers up 14% (31.2 to 35.5).
About Red River High School
Red River High School is a low-enrollment high school in Coushatta, Louisiana, administered by Red River Parish. Enrollment stands at 349 students, covering grades 9 through 12. That puts enrollment 51% below the 711-student average for high schools in Louisiana.
Red River Parish has 5 schools and 1,243 students, and Red River High School is one of those schools.
The share of Black students at Red River High School is 62%, a majority. The school is also 33% White and 3% multiracial. That is higher than the 40% Black share among all Red River Parish residents. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 50%.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Red River High School is 9.8:1, based on 35.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for high schools in Louisiana, 18.0:1, is higher. Red River High School counts 85% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
American Community Survey estimates for Red River Parish show that the median household earns about $49,167 a year, about 14% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 15%. Across Red River Parish, 5 public schools serve about 1,243 students.
Red River Junior High School is less than a tenth of a mile away, making it the nearest public school. Within five miles of Red River High School, there are 3 other public schools.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Remote: in rural territory far from an urban area.
Federal data show 342 students in 2020-21 and 349 in 2024-25, a difference of under 3%. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 12.2:1; by 2024-25 it was 9.8:1.
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Red River Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
7,443
Census ACS
Median income
$49,167
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
1,243 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Red River Parish
- Red River Elementary SchoolElementary · 568 students
- Red River Junior High SchoolMiddle · 213 students
- Red River Academic AcademyMiddle · 76 students
- Ware Youth CenterCombined · 37 students
Other schools in Coushatta
- Red River Elementary SchoolElementary · 568 students
- Red River Junior High SchoolMiddle · 213 students
- Red River Academic AcademyMiddle · 76 students
- Ware Youth CenterCombined · 37 students
Other Red River High schools
One other US public school is named Red River High. Red River High School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOLGrand Forks, ND · 1,190 students
Nearby schools
- Red River Junior High School0.0 mi · 213
- Red River Academic Academy0.9 mi · 76
- Red River Elementary School1.2 mi · 568
- Ware Youth Center5.1 mi · 37
- Fairview-Alpha Elementary & Junior High School12.0 mi · 278
- Lakeview Jr./Sr. High School15.8 mi · 261
Frequently asked questions
About Red River High SchoolHow many students attend Red River High School?
Red River High School enrolls approximately 349 students in grades 09-12.
Is Red River High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Red River High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red River High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Red River High School is approximately 9.8:1 (35 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Red River High School?
At Red River High School, the student body is approximately 33% White, 1% Hispanic, 62% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Red River High School?
Red River High School is overseen by Red River Parish in Red River Parish.
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