Grand Lake High School is a public grade 7-12 secondary school in Grand Lake, Louisiana, an unincorporated town in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, United States. The school, a part of the Cameron Parish School Board, previously had all grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12.
Serving 349 students in grades 7-12, Grand Lake High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Grand Lake High School's student population of 349 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Colors
White, Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Grand Lake High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Lake High School is 0.27, 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
#100 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
2%
41%
White
85%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornet
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Lake High School's ranking?
Grand Lake High School is ranked #100 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Grand Lake High School is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Grand Lake High School?
349 students attend Grand Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Grand Lake High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Lake High School?
Grand Lake High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grand Lake High School offer ?
Grand Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Lake High School part of?
Grand Lake High School is part of Cameron Parish School District.
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