Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 8-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (95-96)
618 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(95-96)n/a
1%
Asian
(95-96)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(95-96)n/a
1%
Black
(95-96)42%
46%
White
(95-96)58%
51%
Hawaiian
(95-96)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(95-96)n/a
n/a
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center often compared to?
W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Livingston Parish Literacy & Technology Center, David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy by visitors of our site.
How many students attend W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center?
618 students attend W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center students are White, and 42% of students are Black.
What grades does W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center offer ?
W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center part of?
W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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