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#822 of 1,288 schools in LA
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette
High School · Lafayette Parish · Lafayette, LA
A Lafayette Parish high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 18th St., Lafayette, LA 70501
- Math 28% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 23 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$31,723
Median home value
$117,200
Median rent
$867/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
42.3%
Poverty rate
38.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episcopal School of AcadianaPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 542 | Compare → |
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| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,366 | Compare → |
| Northside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 727 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lafayette Parish
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #34 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
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette is listed in Lafayette Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette is a public high school in Lafayette, LA, part of Lafayette Parish, serving approximately 177 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #822 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette
What grades does Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette serve?
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette?
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette rank in LA?
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette ranks #822 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette's MySchoolScout rating?
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette a charter school?
No, Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette a Title I school?
No, Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette?
70.6% of students at Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 177
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lafayette Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 83.1%
- Phone
- (337) 521-7560
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 70501)
- 26,956
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 70501; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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