Central Lafourche High School
Tel:
(985)532-3319
- Central Lafourche High School serves 1,334 students in grades 8-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Central Lafourche High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 56%.
Top Placements
Central Lafourche High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Central Lafourche High School's student population of 1,334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 1,334 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Central Lafourche High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,278 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central Lafourche High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #327 out of 1278 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 63% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | 17% | 44% |
| White | 72% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.61 |
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| Graduation Rate | 96% | 79% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lafourche Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central Lafourche High School is South Terrebonne High School (10.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lockport Middle School (3.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lockport Lockport Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 383 students
3.6 miles
720 Main Street
Lockport, LA 70374
(985)532-2597 3.6 6-8 383 - Lockport Lockport Lower Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 449 students
3.8 miles
1421 Crescent Avenue
Lockport, LA 70374
(985)532-2846 3.8 PK-2 449 - Lockport Lockport Upper Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 389 students
3.9 miles
201 School Street
Lockport, LA 70374
(985)532-3223 3.9 3-5 389 - Raceland Raceland Lower Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 417 students
3.9 miles
144 Bowie Road
Raceland, LA 70394
(985)537-6837 3.9 PK-2 417 - Raceland Raceland Upper Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 382 students
4.5 miles
3759 Hwy 308
Raceland, LA 70394
(985)537-5142 4.5 3-5 382
School Reviews
| 5 Central is a one of a kind school. I may not go to this school but i know plenty of people who have. the acedemic program is a brilliant way to actually get the young people of today thinking and 4 them to actually learn something. I LOVE THIS SCHOOL!!!!!! GO CENTRAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S. i go to slhs but i love central they are so much better in everything they do.!!!!!!!!!!!! keep on being better!!!!!!! - Posted by Student/Alumni - JULIE |
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