Central Lafourche High School

Central Lafourche High School serves 1,329 students in grades 9-12 in Raceland, Louisiana, earning recognition as one of the state's stronger performing public high schools. With a ranking of #236 out of 1,290 Louisiana schools, placing it in the 82nd percentile, the school demonstrates solid academic achievement with an impressive 9.4/10 academic score. The school's 67 full-time equivalent teachers maintain a student-teacher ratio of 19.8:1, providing reasonable class sizes for a large high school.

Students show strong performance in core subjects, with 68% achieving proficiency or above in mathematics and 63% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and reading. Central Lafourche High draws from a working-class community where the median household income is $52,083 and median home values reach $170,000. The surrounding area faces some economic challenges, with a poverty rate of 17.8% and only 12% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, making the school's academic success particularly noteworthy.

Located on Highway 1 in rural Lafourche Parish, Central Lafourche High School serves a community of approximately 14,500 residents, providing educational opportunities in Louisiana's distinctive bayou country setting where traditional industries and modern educational aspirations intersect.

Located in a rural area, Central Lafourche High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.