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#162 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 13% in state

Grand Lake High School

High School · Cameron Parish · Lake Charles, LA

A Cameron Parish high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

1039 Hwy 384 Grand Lake, Lake Charles, LA 70607

  • Math 48% vs LA 31% (2025)
  • Reading 65% vs LA 44% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+26.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+28.3 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation4.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$27,631
Chronic Absenteeism14.6%

Students at Grand Lake High School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency48%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
31%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency65%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
44%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 56% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
83%
ELA
84%
2018
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Grand Lake 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat 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

$58,427

Median home value

$171,700

Median rent

$1,053/mo

College educated

17.6%

Homeownership

63.4%

Poverty rate

26%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70607; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
4.6% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

3 in Cameron Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hackberry High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–12Not available210Compare →
Johnson Bayou High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–12Not available80Compare →
South Cameron High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–12Not available156Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Cameron Parish

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$27,631NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grand Lake High School is listed in Cameron Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grand Lake High School

Grand Lake High School is a public high school in Lake Charles, LA, part of Cameron Parish, serving approximately 349 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #162 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grand Lake High School

What grades does Grand Lake High School serve?

Grand Lake High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Grand Lake High School?

Grand Lake High School has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Lake High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Grand Lake High School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grand Lake High School rank in LA?

Grand Lake High School ranks #162 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Grand Lake High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grand Lake High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Grand Lake High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Lake High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Grand Lake High School a charter school?

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

Is Grand Lake High School a Title I school?

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

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

37.5% of students at Grand Lake 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
349
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cameron Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.6%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 70607)
28,285
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
32.9
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 70607; 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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