Top 10 Best Lafayette Parish Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 13,149 students in Lafayette Parish, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lafayette Parish, LA are Early College Academy, Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy and David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Lafayette Parish have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public high schools.
Lafayette Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Lafayette Parish (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
320 Devalcourt Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-8956
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
600 Savoy Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Grades: K-12
| 1,656 students
Rank: #33.
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
805 Teurlings Drive
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Grades: 6-12
| 1,392 students
Rank: #44.
Southside High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
312 Almonaster Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,850 students
Rank: #55.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3000 West Congress Street
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 984-5284
Grades: 9-12
| 1,823 students
Rank: #66.
Jcfa Lafayette
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1501 Ambassador Caffery Parkwa
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 703-4448
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #77.
O. Comeaux High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 West Bluebird Drive
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 521-7970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,167 students
Rank: #88.
Acadiana High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
315 Rue Du Belier
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,805 students
Rank: #99.
Carencro High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
721 West Butcher Switch Road
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7960
Grades: 9-12
| 1,137 students
Rank: #1010.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Vienne Lane
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Grades: K-12
| 1,118 students
Rank: #1111.
Edward J Sam Accelerated School Of Lafayette
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 18th St.
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7560
Grades: 7-12
| 123 students
Rank: #1212.
Northside High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Dunand Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7990
Grades: 9-12
| 634 students
Rank: #1313.
N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
516 W Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7590
Grades: K-12
| 118 students
Rank: n/an/a
W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center
Vocational School
200 18th Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7570
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lafayette Parish, LA

Lafayette Parish Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6501 Berkley Dr.
Lafayette, LA 70507
(504) 302-7071
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7580
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-6721
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
100 Poydras
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-3844
Grades: 5-11
| n/a students
Lafayette Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Charter School
516 East Pinhook St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7585
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
805 Teurlings Dr
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7920
Grades: 4-8
| 328 students
326 Gauthier Road
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Lafayette Parish, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lafayette Parish, LA include Early College Academy, Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy and David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Lafayette Parish, LA?
14 public high schools are located in Lafayette Parish, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette Parish, LA?
Lafayette Parish, LA public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).

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