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Acadiana High School

High School · Lafayette Parish · Lafayette, LA

A Lafayette Parish high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

315 Rue du Belier, Lafayette, LA 70506

  • Math 33% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 34% vs LA 44% (2025)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-3.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.4 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-14.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation6.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
District spending per student$12,386
Chronic Absenteeism30%

Students at Acadiana High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
44%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Acadiana High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,415/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lafayette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,553

Median home value

$215,700

Median rent

$1,024/mo

College educated

36.8%

Homeownership

51.6%

Poverty rate

18.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6.4% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
11 boys'·10 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jcfa LafayetteCharter · enrollment unverified4.69–121.5 mi82Compare →
Lafayette High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.09–122.0 mi1,862Compare →
Early College AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.09–122.4 mi260Compare →
O. Comeaux High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.69–124.8 mi982Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lafayette Parish

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#41 of 43
District spending per student
$12,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Acadiana High School is listed in Lafayette Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Acadiana High School

Acadiana High School is a public high school in Lafayette, LA, part of Lafayette Parish, serving approximately 1,835 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,120 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Acadiana High School

What grades does Acadiana High School serve?

Acadiana High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Acadiana High School?

Acadiana High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,835 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Acadiana High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Acadiana High School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Acadiana High School rank in LA?

Acadiana High School ranks #1,120 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Acadiana High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Acadiana High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Acadiana High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Acadiana High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Acadiana High School a charter school?

No, Acadiana High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Acadiana High School a Title I school?

No, Acadiana High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Acadiana High School?

57.5% of students at Acadiana High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,835
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
94
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Lafayette Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.0%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 70506)
41,550
Area average commute
19.2 min
Area median age
35.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70506; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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