Carencro High School

721 West Butcher Switch Road
Lafayette, LA 70507

1,116 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Carencro High School, located in Lafayette, Louisiana, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Lafayette Parish School System. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the campus offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities, including robust athletic programs, performing arts, and student organizations. The school is deeply rooted in the local culture, often functioning as a central hub for the surrounding Carencro area and fostering a supportive environment aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Carencro High is recognized for its diverse student body and its commitment to student development through career and technical education (CTE) pathways. The school’s facilities and faculty are dedicated to balancing rigorous coursework with opportunities for personal growth, encouraging students to participate in initiatives that build leadership and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and the traditions unique to the "Golden Bears," Carencro High School remains a key pillar in the educational landscape of Lafayette Parish.

1,116

Total Students

62.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carencro High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	135
Black	673
Asian	6
Two or More	27

Black
673 (60.3%)
White
275 (24.6%)
Hispanic
135 (12.1%)
Two or More
27 (2.4%)
Asian
6 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lafayette Parish
Phone:	(337)521-7960
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,116
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	719
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 304

Grade 10 352

Grade 11 224

Grade 12 236