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Best Lake Charles Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,473 students in Lake Charles, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lake Charles, LA are Grand Lake High School, Alfred M. Barbe High School and Sam Houston 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 45% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Lake Charles have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public high schools.
Lake Charles, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sam Houston High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Lake Charles, LA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Lake High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1039 Hwy 384 Grand Lake
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2231
Gr: 7-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Alfred M. Barbe High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 West Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4460
Gr: 9-12 | 1,908 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Sam Houston High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
880 S H Jones Parkway
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-4480
Gr: 9-12 | 1,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Lake Charles College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Power Centre Pkwy
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 419-2868
Gr: 9-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Lagrange High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3420 Louisiana Ave
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4960
Gr: 9-12 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Washington/marion Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2802 Pineview Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4540
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

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, Alfred M. Barbe High School and Sam Houston 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 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lake Charles are often viewed compared to one another?

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