LaGrange High School is a public high school in Lake Charles in southwestern Louisiana, United States. It is operated by the Calcasieu Parish School Board.
Serving 881 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 34%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 881 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (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%)
- Attendance Zone: LaGrange High School serves the southeast part of Lake Charles, LA, covering an attendance area of approximately 71.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lagrange High School's student population of 881 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
881 students
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Year Founded
1903
School Calendar
School Motto
Creating a Diverse and Collaborative Learning Environment
School Rankings
Lagrange High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 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
#908 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
75%
42%
White
8%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75%
82.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
School Mascot
Gators
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lagrange High School's ranking?
Lagrange High School is ranked #908 out of 1,244 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 34% 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 75%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Lagrange High School?
881 students attend Lagrange High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lagrange High School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% 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 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lagrange High School offer ?
Lagrange High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lagrange High School part of?
Lagrange High School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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