Lagrange High School

3420 Louisiana Ave
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 768 students in grades 9-12, Lagrange High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 768 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lagrange High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Lagrange High School's student population of 768 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
768 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
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School Rankings

Lagrange High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lagrange High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#1015 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
29%
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20-24%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
9%
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Black
82%
42%
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White
8%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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90-94%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lagrange High School's ranking?
Lagrange High School is ranked #1015 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lagrange High School often compared to?
Lagrange High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alfred M. Barbe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lagrange High School?
The graduation rate of Lagrange High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Lagrange High School?
768 students attend Lagrange High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lagrange High School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lagrange High School?
Lagrange High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lagrange High School offer ?
Lagrange High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lagrange High School part of?
Lagrange High School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 768 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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