Lacassine High School is a K-12 school in Lacassine, unincorporated Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana. It is a part of Jeff Davis Parish Public Schools. The first school in Lacassine opened in 1907.
Serving 587 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lacassine High School ranks in the top 30% 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 43% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lacassine High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lacassine High School's student population of 587 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
587 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lacassine High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lacassine High School is 0.34, 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
#332 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
7%
42%
White
81%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Northern Cardinal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lacassine High School's ranking?
Lacassine High School is ranked #332 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lacassine High School often compared to?
Lacassine High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iowa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lacassine High School?
The graduation rate of Lacassine High School is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Lacassine High School?
587 students attend Lacassine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lacassine High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lacassine High School?
Lacassine High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lacassine High School offer ?
Lacassine High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lacassine High School part of?
Lacassine High School is part of Jefferson Davis Parish School District.
School Reviews
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