For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 10,343 students in Lafayette, LA. The top ranked public high schools in Lafayette, LA are Early College Academy, David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy and Lafayette High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Lafayette have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public high schools.
Lafayette, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lafayette, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
320 Devalcourt Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-8956
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-8956
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
805 Teurlings Drive
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Gr: 6-12 | 1,366 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 West Congress Street
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7980
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7980
Gr: 9-12 | 1,862 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Jcfa Lafayette
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Ambassador Caffery Parkwa
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 703-4448
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 703-4448
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
O. Comeaux High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 West Bluebird Drive
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 521-7970
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 521-7970
Gr: 9-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Carencro High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
721 West Butcher Switch Road
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7960
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7960
Gr: 9-12 | 1,243 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Acadiana High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 Rue Du Belier
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7950
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,835 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Vienne Lane
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Gr: PK-12 | 1,809 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Edward J Sam Accelerated School Of Lafayette
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 18th St.
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7560
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7560
Gr: 7-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Northside High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Dunand Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7990
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7990
Gr: 9-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center
Vocational School
200 18th Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7570
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7570
Gr: 8-12
Lafayette, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Instructional Model Academy (Aim) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7580
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7580
Gr: 4-12
C.a.p.s Continuing Academic Program School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-6721
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-6721
Gr: K-12
Juvenile Day Reporting Center (Jrdc) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
100 Poydras
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-3844
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-3844
Gr: 5-11
Lafayette Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
516 East Pinhook St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7585
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7585
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Lerosen Preparatory Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
516 W Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7580
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7580
Gr: K-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
805 Teurlings Dr
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7920
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7920
Gr: 4-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
326 Gauthier Road
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2140
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lafayette, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lafayette, LA include Early College Academy, David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy and Lafayette High School. Lafayette has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
How many public high schools are located in Lafayette?
11 public high schools are located in Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette?
Lafayette public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lafayette are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lafayette include: O. Comeaux High School vs. Lafayette High School, Northside High School vs. David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy, Acadiana High School vs. Lafayette High School
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