Grand Lake High School
Tel:
(337)905-2231
- Grand Lake High School serves 744 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 77% (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 84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Grand Lake High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Grand Lake High School's student population of 744 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 744 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Grand Lake High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Grand Lake High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #395 out of 1,277 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 63% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 69% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 44% |
| White | 88% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.36 |
 | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 79% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cameron Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Grand Lake High School is Hackberry High School (11.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is F. K. White Middle School (11.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is M. J. Kaufman Elementary School (9.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lake Charles M. J. Kaufman Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 441 students
9.8 miles
301 Tekel Road
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337)217-4740 9.8 PK-5 441 - Lake Charles Dolby Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 436 students
10.7 miles
817 Jefferson Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337)217-4730 10.7 PK-5 436 - Lake Charles St. John Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 843 students
10.7 miles
5566 Elliott Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337)217-4870 10.7 PK-5 843 - Lake Charles A. A. Nelson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 759 students
10.9 miles
1001 Country Club Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337)217-4790 10.9 PK-5 759 - Lake Charles F. K. White Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 544 students
11.1 miles
1000 E Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337)217-4810 11.1 6-8 544
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Your child’s education is not just his teacher’s responsibility. As a parent, you have the ability to supplement your child’s education at home and to help him succeed in school. Read on to learn some tips to help your child make the most of his education in 2020.
Childhood experiences shape who we become as adults, for good and bad. The new Surgeon General of California is pushing for childhood trauma screening in students in the hopes of resolving some of the issues that might later lead to the development of physical and mental health problems.
Millions of people struggle with mental health issues on a daily basis, but no one wants to think that these issues might affect children. As a parent, it is your responsibility to know what your child needs and to provide it. This includes identifying problem behaviors and seeking treatment when your child needs help.
