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Carencro High School

721 West Butcher Switch Road, Lafayette, LA 70507Lafayette Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,096
Students
Total enrolled
74%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 14% vs nat'l
$13,877
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
18.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 21% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,096 students in grades 09–12 in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,877 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Carencro High School is a very large high in Lafayette, Louisiana, serving grades 09–12 with 1,096 students. The district invests $13,877 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 74% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Carencro High School

1,096
Total Students
18.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
69%
Free Lunch
59
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution604 male · 492 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility69%
National avg 52% · 753 students
Student Composition
25%
9%
63%
Asian1%
White25%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black63%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220087000668

Academic Outcomes at Carencro High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
74
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
74%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 32th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 70507

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,877Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,877
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,106
Student Support$2,637
Administration$1,665
Operations$2,082
Other$1,388
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,877 spent per student, an estimated $6,148 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
33%
51%
State government
32.8%
Local (property tax)
51.5%
Federal programs
15.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 74% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Milton Elementary SchoolJ. Wallace James Elementary SchoolWoodvale Elementary SchoolGreen T. Lindon Elementary School
+13 more
↓
Middle
L.J. Alleman Middle SchoolPaul Breaux Middle SchoolCarencro Middle SchoolYoungsville Middle School
+2 more
↓
High School
Southside High SchoolLafayette High SchoolAcadiana High SchoolDavid Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyLafayette Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLafayette Parish →
Phone: (337)521-7960
NCES ID: 220087000668
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Lafayette seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Lafayette Parish
High
Southside High School
1,910 students · 09–12
39% FRL
High
Lafayette High School
1,852 students · 09–12
● 46 opp52% FRL
High
Acadiana High School
1,813 students · 09–12
● 46 opp56% FRL
High
David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy
1,388 students · 06–12
51% FRL
Elem
Milton Elementary School
1,332 students · PK–08
39% FRL
High
O. Comeaux High School
1,098 students · 09–12
56% FRL
Mid
L.J. Alleman Middle School
952 students · 06–08
54% FRL
Elem
J. Wallace James Elementary School
939 students · PK–05
● 39 opp64% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
721 West Butcher Switch Road, Lafayette, LA 70507
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.