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Schools in Lake Charles, LA
Public schools, enrollment data, student-teacher ratios, and higher education.
Lake Charles has 36 public schools
with a total enrollment of 19,276 students
and 1,224 teachers.
There are 23 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools. The average student-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 3 charter schools serve the area.
Public Schools (36)
Source: NCES 2022-23 data.
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | High | 1,991 | 89 | 22.4:1 |
| Sam Houston High School | High | 1,216 | 67 | 18.1:1 |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Middle | 1,107 | 76 | 14.6:1 |
| Lake Charles Charter Academy (Charter) | Elementary | 989 | 57 | 17.4:1 |
| Moss Bluff Elementary School | Elementary | 973 | 53 | 18.4:1 |
| LaGrange High School | High | 907 | 81 | 11.2:1 |
| Moss Bluff Middle School | Middle | 883 | 50 | 17.7:1 |
| Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy (Charter) | Elementary | 741 | 43 | 17.2:1 |
| A. A. Nelson Elementary School | Elementary | 741 | 43 | 17.2:1 |
| Gillis Elementary School | Elementary | 691 | 46 | 15.0:1 |
| Prien Lake Elementary School | Elementary | 671 | 42 | 16.0:1 |
| F. K. White Middle School | Middle | 661 | 44 | 15.0:1 |
| St. John Elementary School | Elementary | 654 | 37 | 17.7:1 |
| Washington/Marion Magnet High School | High | 587 | 43 | 13.7:1 |
| Lake Charles College Prep (Charter) | High | 574 | 32 | 17.9:1 |
| Fairview Elementary School | Elementary | 558 | 37 | 15.1:1 |
| LeBleu Settlement Elementary School | Elementary | 428 | 30 | 14.3:1 |
| Oak Park Middle School | Middle | 385 | 34 | 11.3:1 |
| Dolby Elementary School | Elementary | 381 | 24 | 15.9:1 |
| Combre-Fondel Elementary School | Elementary | 358 | 24 | 14.9:1 |
| Grand Lake High School | High | 340 | 29 | 11.7:1 |
| Grand Lake Elementary | Elementary | 334 | 24 | 13.9:1 |
| Pearl Watson Elementary School | Elementary | 325 | 20 | 16.3:1 |
| Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School | Middle | 325 | 24 | 13.5:1 |
| T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School | Elementary | 300 | 16 | 18.8:1 |
| M. J. Kaufman Elementary School | Elementary | 294 | 17 | 17.3:1 |
| Henry Heights Elementary School | Elementary | 286 | 22 | 13.0:1 |
| Brentwood Elementary School | Elementary | 274 | 18 | 15.2:1 |
| College Oaks Elementary School | Elementary | 254 | 19 | 13.4:1 |
| Oak Park Elementary School | Elementary | 246 | 23 | 10.7:1 |
| T. H. Watkins Elementary School | Elementary | 199 | 14 | 14.2:1 |
| Barbe Elementary School | Elementary | 164 | 11 | 14.9:1 |
| John J. Johnson II Elementary School | Elementary | 149 | 10 | 14.9:1 |
| Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School | — | 140 | 11 | 12.7:1 |
| Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School | Elementary | 87 | 8 | 10.9:1 |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary School | — | 63 | 6 | 10.5:1 |
Colleges & Universities (4)
| Institution | Type | Highest Degree | Enrollment | Tuition (In-State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese State University | Public | Graduate | 6,921 | $8,460 |
| SOWELA Technical Community College | Public | Associate | 4,453 | $4,265 |
| Avery James College | Private For-Profit | Certificate | 102 | — |
| Stage One-The Hair School | Private For-Profit | Certificate | 102 | — |