LaGrange High School

3420 Louisiana Ave
Lake Charles, LA 70605

881 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

LaGrange High School, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public secondary school within the Calcasieu Parish Public School System. It holds a long-standing position in the community, known for its commitment to academic development and a well-rounded student experience. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for both collegiate pursuits and career readiness.

Beyond the classroom, LaGrange High School is deeply integrated into the culture of Lake Charles through its robust athletic programs and student organizations. The school frequently emphasizes fostering school spirit and community engagement, providing students with opportunities to participate in performing arts, clubs, and competitive sports. By balancing traditional educational standards with modern extracurricular involvement, the school aims to cultivate a supportive environment that helps students develop the skills necessary for their post-graduation success.

881

Total Students

93.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LaGrange High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	106
Black	656
Asian	4
Two or More	37
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
656 (74.5%)
Hispanic
106 (12.0%)
White
73 (8.3%)
Two or More
37 (4.2%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	Calcasieu Parish
Phone:	(337)217-4960
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	881
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	655
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 9 307

Grade 10 199

Grade 11 186

Grade 12 189