Serving 1,360 students in grades 9-12, Central Lafourche 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 68% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Central Lafourche High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Central Lafourche High School's student population of 1,360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
Central Lafourche High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Lafourche 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#88 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
18%
41%
White
65%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Central Lafourche High School is ranked #88 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Central Lafourche High School often compared to?
Central Lafourche High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thibodaux High School, South Lafourche High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Lafourche High School?
The graduation rate of Central Lafourche High School is 93%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Central Lafourche High School?
1,360 students attend Central Lafourche High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Central Lafourche High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Lafourche High School?
Central Lafourche High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central Lafourche High School offer ?
Central Lafourche High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central Lafourche High School part of?
Central Lafourche High School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 6/16/2020BBLMS, BBLES, and CLHS are awesome schools to go to the best schools in the whole wide world.5 5/12/2008Central is a one of a kind school. I may not go to this school but i know plenty of people who have. the acedemic program is a brilliant way to actually get the young people of today thinking and 4 them to actually learn something. I LOVE THIS SCHOOL!!!!!! GO CENTRAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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BBLMS, BBLES, and CLHS are awesome schools to go to the best schools in the whole wide world.
Central is a one of a kind school. I may not go to this school but i know plenty of people who have. the acedemic program is a brilliant way to actually get the young people of today thinking and 4 them to actually learn something. I LOVE THIS SCHOOL!!!!!! GO CENTRAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S. i go to slhs but i love central they are so much better in everything they do.!!!!!!!!!!!! keep on being better!!!!!!!
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