Carencro High School is a Lafayette Parish high school located in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States. Carencro High School is one of six Lafayette Parish Public High Schools. Geographically, the school is located approximately 3.5 miles north of Interstate 10 and approximately one mile west of Interstate 49.
Serving 1,116 students in grades 9-12, Carencro High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carencro High School serves the northern part of Lafayette, LA, encompassing an area of approximately 64.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carencro High School's student population of 1,116 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,116 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1874
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carencro High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carencro High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#478 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
60%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
78%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Bears
Source: 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 #478 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carencro High School?
The graduation rate of Carencro High School is 78%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Carencro High School?
1,116 students attend Carencro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Carencro High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 12% 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 Carencro High School?
Carencro High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carencro High School offer ?
Carencro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carencro High School part of?
Carencro High School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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