Lake Charles College Preparatory School District

2801 Power Centre Pkwy
Lake Charles, LA 70607
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Lake Charles College Preparatory School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 616 students in Lake Charles College Preparatory School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public School in Lake Charles College Preparatory School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
1,331 Schools
# Students
616 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lake Charles College Preparatory School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 177 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#66 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
32%
34%
30-34%
42%
10-14%
27%
92%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
11%
% Black
85%
41%
% White
2%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,435 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,503 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,435
$15,176
Spending / Student
$31,503
$14,514

Best Lake Charles College Preparatory School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Charles College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Power Centre Pkwy
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 419-2868
Gr: 9-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lake Charles College Preparatory School District?
Lake Charles College Preparatory School District manages 1 public schools serving 616 students.
What is the rank of Lake Charles College Preparatory School District?
Lake Charles College Preparatory School District is ranked #68 out of 177 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Charles College Preparatory School District?
85% of Lake Charles College Preparatory School District students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Charles College Preparatory School District?
Lake Charles College Preparatory School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Lake Charles College Preparatory School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,503 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in LA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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