- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Charles, LA
Lagrange High School
Federal NCES profile for Lagrange High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220033000244
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lagrange High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Lake Charles · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lagrange High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lagrange High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Lake Charles, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Lagrange High School held near 941 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 81.2 → 95.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 220033000244 · Lake Charles, LA High · MID · TRAD
881 enr · 10.9:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
Lagrange High School held near 941 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 81.2 → 95.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lagrange High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur High S
Sulphur High School
1,911 students
- Alfred M. Barb
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,908 students
- Sam Houston Hi
Sam Houston High School
1,141 students
- S. J. Welsh Mi
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,011 students
- Iowa High Scho
Iowa High School
1,007 students
- This school
Lagrange High School
881 students
What this shows Lagrange High School reports 881 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lagrange High School compares
Lagrange High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 35% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 15% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 881 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
881
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 212 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
White 8.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Lagrange High School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lagrange High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lagrange High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Lake Charles
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Alfred M. Barbe High School
Standard public school
1,908 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Sam Houston High School
Standard public school
1,141 students 17:1 students per teacher
Lake Charles College Prep
Standard public school
624 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Washington/Marion Magnet High School
Standard public school
597 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~881 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lagrange High School
How many students attend Lagrange High School?
Lagrange High School has 881 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Charles, LA. CCD year-over-year: 907 (2022-23) → 941 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lagrange High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lagrange High School is 10.9:1, which is 35% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lagrange High School?
72.0% of students at Lagrange High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lagrange High School?
The largest demographic group at Lagrange High School is African American at 74.5% of enrollment, in Lake Charles, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lagrange High School?
Lagrange High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lagrange High School rank among high schools in Lake Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Lagrange High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Lake Charles, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lake Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Lagrange High School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), and Sam Houston High School (1,141 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.