How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Acadiana High School | Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lafayette, LA | Lafayette, LA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,652 | 84 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.4:1 | 61.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.8% | 63.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Acadiana High School | Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,877 | $13,877 |
| District | Lafayette Parish | Lafayette Parish |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Acadiana High School | Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.0% | 47.6% |
| African American | 34.9% | 44.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.1% | 1.2% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 6.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Acadiana High School | Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 330.4:1 | 84:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.8% | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 694 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.