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#490 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 38% in state
Alfred M. Barbe High School
High School · Calcasieu Parish · Lake Charles, LA
A Calcasieu Parish high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2200 West McNeese, Lake Charles, LA 70605
- Math 53% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alfred M. Barbe High School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alfred M. Barbe 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,083/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Charles), 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
$88,337
Median home value
$293,800
Median rent
$1,348/mo
College educated
42.3%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagrange High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 941 | Compare → |
| St Louis Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Bishop Noland Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–10 | 4.7 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Lake Charles College PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 616 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Calcasieu Parish
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #31 of 55
- District spending per student
- $17,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alfred M. Barbe High School is listed in Calcasieu Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alfred M. Barbe High School
Alfred M. Barbe High School is a public high school in Lake Charles, LA, part of Calcasieu Parish, serving approximately 2,012 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #490 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alfred M. Barbe High School
What grades does Alfred M. Barbe High School serve?
Alfred M. Barbe High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Alfred M. Barbe High School?
Alfred M. Barbe High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,012 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfred M. Barbe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alfred M. Barbe High School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alfred M. Barbe High School rank in LA?
Alfred M. Barbe High School ranks #490 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Alfred M. Barbe High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alfred M. Barbe High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Alfred M. Barbe High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alfred M. Barbe High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alfred M. Barbe High School a charter school?
No, Alfred M. Barbe High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alfred M. Barbe High School a Title I school?
No, Alfred M. Barbe High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alfred M. Barbe High School?
37.7% of students at Alfred M. Barbe 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
- 2,012
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 115
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calcasieu Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (337) 217-4460
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70605)
- 40,715
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 70605; 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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