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O. Comeaux High School vs. Southside High School

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School Overview

School
O. Comeaux High School
100 West Bluebird Drive
Lafayette, LA 70508
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Southside High School
312 Almonaster Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

O. Comeaux High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Southside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 982 students in grades 9-12, O. Comeaux High School ranks in the top 20% 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 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 1,891 students in grades 9-12, Southside High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
982 students
1,891 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at O. Comeaux High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southside High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at O. Comeaux High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southside High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
82 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at O. Comeaux High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southside High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at O. Comeaux High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lafayette Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southside High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lafayette Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#229 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
#114 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of O. Comeaux High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southside High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Top 20% in LA)
65%
(Top 5% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at O. Comeaux High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Top 30% in LA)
59%
(Top 20% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at O. Comeaux High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25%
(Top 50% in LA)
37%
(Top 20% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at O. Comeaux High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
84%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
96%
(Top 5% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of O. Comeaux High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Southside High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of O. Comeaux High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Southside High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
263
502
Grade 10 Students
262
511
Grade 11 Students
259
461
Grade 12 Students
198
417

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at O. Comeaux High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Southside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at O. Comeaux High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at O. Comeaux High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
43%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at O. Comeaux High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
43%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at O. Comeaux High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at O. Comeaux High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of O. Comeaux High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southside High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at O. Comeaux High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southside High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at O. Comeaux High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southside High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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