At a glance
Reported students
1,908
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
112.89
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana high enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
374
Alfred M. Barbe High School: 1,908 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
16.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,855
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106.43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
What the reported data says about Alfred M. Barbe High School
Alfred M. Barbe High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Lake Charles. It is one of 55 current school records connected to Calcasieu Parish. NCES reports 1,908 students for 2024–25.
Among 274 high schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 575 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, above the Louisiana median of 14.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.9%) and Black (27.1%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 22 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Alfred M. Barbe High School
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 112.89 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.52
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.47
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.9%
- Hispanic11.3%
- Black27.1%
- Asian5.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
22 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Calcasieu Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sulphur High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,911 reported students
Sam Houston High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,141 reported students
Iowa High School
High · Grades 06–12
1,007 reported students
LaGrange High School
High · Grades 09–12
881 reported students
Washington/Marion Magnet High School
High · Grades 09–12
597 reported students
Westlake High School
High · Grades 09–12
487 reported students
Public schools near Alfred M. Barbe High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaGrange High School High · Calcasieu Parish | 09–12 | 881 | 3.2 mi |
| Lake Charles College Prep High · Charter · Lake Charles College Prep | 09–12 | 624 | 5 mi |
| Westlake High School High · Calcasieu Parish | 09–12 | 487 | 5.8 mi |
| Washington/Marion Magnet High School High · Calcasieu Parish | 09–12 | 597 | 7.1 mi |
| Sulphur High School High · Calcasieu Parish | 09–12 | 1,911 | 8 mi |
| Sam Houston High School High · Calcasieu Parish | 09–12 | 1,141 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alfred M. Barbe High School
What grades does Alfred M. Barbe High School serve?
Alfred M. Barbe High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Calcasieu Parish.
How many students attend Alfred M. Barbe High School?
Alfred M. Barbe High School reported 1,908 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,855 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alfred M. Barbe High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 1,908 students and 112.89 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 14.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Alfred M. Barbe High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alfred M. Barbe High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Calcasieu Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Alfred M. Barbe High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Alfred M. Barbe High School in?
Alfred M. Barbe High School is part of Calcasieu Parish, based in Lake Charles, LA, which operates 55 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alfred M. Barbe High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include LaGrange High School (3.2 mi), Lake Charles College Prep (5 mi), Westlake High School (5.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.