Serving 1,096 students in grades 9-12, Carencro High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,096 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carencro High School's student population of 1,096 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,096 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carencro High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carencro 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
#532 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
63%
41%
White
25%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carencro High School's ranking?
Carencro High School is ranked #532 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Carencro High School often compared to?
Carencro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside High School, Lafayette High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carencro High School?
The graduation rate of Carencro High School is 86%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Carencro High School?
1,096 students attend Carencro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Carencro High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carencro High School?
Carencro High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carencro High School offer ?
Carencro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carencro High School part of?
Carencro High School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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