For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,732 students in Lake Charles, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lake Charles, LA are Grand Lake High School, Sam Houston High School and Alfred M. Barbe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Charles, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Lake Charles have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Lake Charles, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sam Houston High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lake Charles, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Lake High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1039 Hwy 384 Grand Lake
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2231
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2231
Grades: 7-12
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Sam Houston High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
880 S H Jones Parkway
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-4480
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-4480
Grades: 9-12
| 1,191 students
Rank: #33.
Alfred M. Barbe High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 West Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4460
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4460
Grades: 9-12
| 2,012 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Charles College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Power Centre Pkwy
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 419-2868
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 419-2868
Grades: 9-12
| 616 students
Rank: #55.
Lagrange High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3420 Louisiana Ave
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4960
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4960
Grades: 9-12
| 941 students
Rank: #66.
Washington/marion Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2802 Pineview Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4540
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4540
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Lake Charles, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids Southwest (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
425 Kingsley St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-4422
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-4422
Grades: 4-12
| 16 students
5254 Weaver Rd
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 477-5625
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 477-5625
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Calcasieu Parish Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2903 Opelousas St
Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 491-1720
Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 491-1720
Grades: 1-12
| 120 students
1015 Sixth Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 437-6166
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 437-6166
Grades: 8-12
| 88 students
100 N Prater St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4420
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4420
Grades: PK
| 140 students
2001 Russell Street
Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 217-4760
Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 217-4760
Grades: PK
| 63 students
1509 Enterprise Boulevard
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-9594
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-9594
Grades: 8-12
| 434 students
745 S Shattuck
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4800
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
2200 Elder St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-1344
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-1344
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lake Charles, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lake Charles, LA include Grand Lake High School, Sam Houston High School and Alfred M. Barbe High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lake Charles?
6 public high schools are located in Lake Charles.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Charles?
Lake Charles public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lake Charles are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lake Charles include: Lagrange High School vs. Alfred M. Barbe High School, Washington/marion Magnet High School vs. Alfred M. Barbe High School, Alfred M. Barbe High School vs. Lagrange High School
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