Lake Charlesboston High School (Closed 2008)

Lake Charlesboston High School serves 434 students in grades 8-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
434 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lake Charlesboston High School?
434 students attend Lake Charlesboston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lake Charlesboston High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Charlesboston High School?
Lake Charlesboston High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Charlesboston High School offer ?
Lake Charlesboston High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Lake Charlesboston High School part of?
Lake Charlesboston High School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.

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