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Rapides High School

9463 Highway 71 South, Lecompte, LA 71346Rapides Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
265
Students
Total enrolled
87%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$14,229
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 14% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 265 students in grades 09–12 in Lecompte, Louisiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,229 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Rapides High School is a mid-sized high in Lecompte, Louisiana, serving grades 09–12 with 265 students. The district invests $14,229 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Rapides High School

265
Total Students
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
77%
Free Lunch
18
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution155 male · 110 female
58%
42%
Male 58%Female 42%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility77%
National avg 52% · 204 students
Student Composition
47%
24%
27%
Asian1%
White47%
Hispanic / Latino24%
Black27%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220129001073

Academic Outcomes at Rapides High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
85-89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
87%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 47th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 71346

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,229Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,229
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,261
Student Support$2,703
Administration$1,707
Operations$2,134
Other$1,423
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,229 spent per student, an estimated $6,303 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
39%
State government
43.2%
Local (property tax)
38.9%
Federal programs
17.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 87% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 77% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary SchoolCherokee Elementary SchoolJ.B. Nachman Elementary SchoolTioga Elementary School
+12 more
↓
Middle
Scott M. Brame Middle SchoolAlexandria Middle Magnet SchoolPineville Junior High SchoolTioga Junior High School
+1 more
↓
High School
Alexandria Senior High SchoolPineville High SchoolBuckeye High SchoolTioga High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyRapides Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictRapides Parish →
Phone: (318)776-9371
NCES ID: 220129001073
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Lecompte seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Rapides Parish
High
Alexandria Senior High School
1,482 students · 09–12
57% FRL
High
Pineville High School
1,374 students · 09–12
57% FRL
High
Buckeye High School
972 students · 06–12
49% FRL
High
Tioga High School
963 students · 09–12
● 44 opp66% FRL
Elem
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
960 students · PK–06
66% FRL
Mid
Scott M. Brame Middle School
794 students · 06–08
● 37 opp73% FRL
High
Peabody Magnet High School
760 students · 09–12
● 43 opp91% FRL
Other
Oak Hill High School
759 students · PK–12
● 44 opp66% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
9463 Highway 71 South, Lecompte, LA 71346
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.