Lake Charles College Prep is a tuition-free Type II public charter school educating students in grades 9-12 who reside in Calcasieu Parish.
Serving 616 students in grades 9-12, Lake Charles College Prep ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Charles College Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lake Charles College Prep's student population of 616 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
2014
Colors
Black, Red, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Lake Charles College Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Charles College Prep is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#670 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
85%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trailblazer
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Charles College Prep's ranking?
Lake Charles College Prep is ranked #670 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lake Charles College Prep often compared to?
Lake Charles College Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Lagrange High School, Washington/marion Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Charles College Prep?
The graduation rate of Lake Charles College Prep is 90-94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Lake Charles College Prep?
616 students attend Lake Charles College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lake Charles College Prep students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Charles College Prep?
Lake Charles College Prep has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Charles College Prep offer ?
Lake Charles College Prep offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Charles College Prep part of?
Lake Charles College Prep is part of Lake Charles College Prep School District.
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