Serving 1,813 students in grades 9-12, Acadiana High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,813 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Acadiana High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Acadiana High School's student population of 1,813 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,813 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
Acadiana High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Acadiana High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#591 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
34%
41%
White
42%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Acadiana High School is ranked #591 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Acadiana High School often compared to?
Acadiana High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Acadiana High School?
The graduation rate of Acadiana High School is 87%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Acadiana High School?
1,813 students attend Acadiana High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Acadiana High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acadiana High School?
Acadiana High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Acadiana High School offer ?
Acadiana High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Acadiana High School part of?
Acadiana High School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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