Serving 873 students in grades 9-12, O. Comeaux High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 873 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: O. Comeaux High School serves the southeastern part of Lafayette, LA, covering an area of approximately 79 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 5.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O. Comeaux High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
O. Comeaux High School's student population of 873 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
873 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Motto
#ALLin
School Rankings
O. Comeaux High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O. Comeaux High School is 0.64, 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
#259 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red Navy Columbia Blue Light Grey
School Mascot
Sparta
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O. Comeaux High School's ranking?
O. Comeaux High School is ranked #259 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are O. Comeaux High School often compared to?
O. Comeaux High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette High School, Southside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of O. Comeaux High School?
The graduation rate of O. Comeaux High School is 92%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend O. Comeaux High School?
873 students attend O. Comeaux High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of O. Comeaux High School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O. Comeaux High School?
O. Comeaux High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does O. Comeaux High School offer ?
O. Comeaux High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is O. Comeaux High School part of?
O. Comeaux High School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I would recommend the school but NOT the band program. The current director Chris Smith is running the program into the ground, along with student morale. He runs the band program as a business for his own benefit and also runs it as a completely different entity from the school and Lafayette parish school board. Students are leaving after their junior year in band to finish their senior year & graduate from another school solely because of Mr.Smith. I think this speaks volumes !!
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