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Carencro High School

721 West Butcher Switch Road
Lafayette, LA 70507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,096 students in grades 9-12, Carencro 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,096 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 86% (Top 50% in LA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Carencro High School's student population of 1,096 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,096 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Carencro 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 Carencro High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#532 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carencro High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carencro High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carencro High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carencro High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Carencro High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Carencro High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carencro High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
63%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carencro High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
25%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Carencro High School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Carencro High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Carencro High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Carencro High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
86%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Carencro High School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carencro High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carencro High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carencro High School's ranking?
Carencro High School is ranked #532 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Carencro High School often compared to?
Carencro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside High School, Lafayette High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carencro High School?
The graduation rate of Carencro High School is 86%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Carencro High School?
1,096 students attend Carencro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Carencro High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carencro High School?
Carencro High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carencro High School offer ?
Carencro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carencro High School part of?
Carencro High School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,096 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 86% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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