Serving 1,098 students in grades 9-12, O. Comeaux High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,098 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O. Comeaux High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
O. Comeaux High School's student population of 1,098 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,098 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
O. Comeaux High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O. Comeaux High School is 0.62, 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
#229 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
43%
41%
White
44%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
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 O. Comeaux High School's ranking?
O. Comeaux High School is ranked #229 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are O. Comeaux High School often compared to?
O. Comeaux High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of O. Comeaux High School?
The graduation rate of O. Comeaux High School is 84%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend O. Comeaux High School?
1,098 students attend O. Comeaux High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of O. Comeaux High School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O. Comeaux High School?
O. Comeaux High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does O. Comeaux High School offer ?
O. Comeaux High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is O. Comeaux High School part of?
O. Comeaux High School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 2/25/2011
I would recommend the school but NOT the band program. The current director Chris Smith is running the program into the ground, along with student morale. He runs the band program as a business for his own benefit and also runs it as a completely different entity from the school and Lafayette parish school board. Students are leaving after their junior year in band to finish their senior year & graduate from another school solely because of Mr.Smith. I think this speaks volumes !!
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