Serving 941 students in grades 9-12, Lagrange High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 941 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Attribute
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School Overview
Lagrange High School's student population of 941 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
941 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Lagrange High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lagrange High School is 0.42, 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
#874 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
11%
11%

Black
75%
41%

White
10%
41%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lagrange High School's ranking?
Lagrange High School is ranked #874 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lagrange High School often compared to?
Lagrange High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alfred M. Barbe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lagrange High School?
The graduation rate of Lagrange High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Lagrange High School?
941 students attend Lagrange High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lagrange High School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lagrange High School?
Lagrange High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lagrange High School offer ?
Lagrange High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lagrange High School part of?
Lagrange High School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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