Carencro High School

721 West Butcher Switch Road
Lafayette, LA 70507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,137 students in grades 9-12, Carencro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: 1,137 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Carencro High School's student population of 1,137 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,137 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Carencro 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 Carencro High School is 0.53, 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)
#653 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30%
29%
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29%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
8%
9%
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Black
63%
42%
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White
26%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart display the diversity score of Carencro High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
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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 Carencro High School's ranking?
Carencro High School is ranked #653 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Carencro High School often compared to?
Carencro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside High School, Lafayette High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carencro High School?
The graduation rate of Carencro High School is 82%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Carencro High School?
1,137 students attend Carencro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Carencro High School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carencro High School?
Carencro High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carencro High School offer ?
Carencro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carencro High School part of?
Carencro High School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,137 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 82% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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