Lafayette High School vs. O. Comeaux High School
Should I attend Lafayette High School or O. Comeaux High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lafayette High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
O. Comeaux High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,823 students in grades 9-12, Lafayette High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,167 students in grades 9-12, O. Comeaux High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,823 students
1,167 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#430 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
499
319
Grade 10 Students
468
284
Grade 11 Students
451
314
Grade 12 Students
405
250
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
6%
% Black
38%
43%
% White
46%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
