Central Lafourche High School in Raceland, LA

At a glance

Reported students

1,307

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

57.05

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

22.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Louisiana high enrollment

85th percentile

Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

392

Central Lafourche High School: 1,307 reported students.

State peer staffing position

96th percentile

22.9:1 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: 1,326
Teachers (FTE): 73
Student–teacher ratio: 18.2:1

What the reported data says about Central Lafourche High School

Central Lafourche High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Raceland. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Lafourche Parish. NCES reports 1,307 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 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.9:1, 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 (66.2%) and Black (14.3%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Central Lafourche High School

1How do the reported 22.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 57.05 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.4%
Students with disabilities: 6.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 58%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 3
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
Social workers (FTE): 0.33

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White66.2%
Hispanic9.4%
Black14.3%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial7%

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

No students enrolled 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Thibodaux High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,306 reported students

South Lafourche High School

High · Grades 09–12

990 reported students

Thibodaux Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

592 reported students

Thibodaux Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–01

575 reported students

Bayou Community Academy Charter School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

499 reported students

Virtual Academy of Lafourche

Other · Grades KG–12

477 reported students

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Public schools near Central Lafourche 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
Lockport Upper Elementary School Elementary · Lafourche Parish	03–05	374	3.7 mi
Lockport Middle School Middle · Lafourche Parish	06–08	331	3.7 mi
Lockport Lower Elementary School Elementary · Lafourche Parish	PK–02	429	4 mi
Raceland Lower Elementary School Elementary · Lafourche Parish	PK–02	330	4.2 mi
Raceland Upper Elementary School Elementary · Lafourche Parish	03–05	302	4.2 mi
Raceland Middle School Middle · Lafourche Parish	06–08	289	4.3 mi

Frequently asked questions about Central Lafourche High School

What grades does Central Lafourche High School serve?

Central Lafourche High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Lafourche Parish.

How many students attend Central Lafourche High School?

Central Lafourche High School reported 1,307 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,326 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Central Lafourche High School?

The calculated ratio is 22.9:1, based on 1,307 students and 57.05 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 Central Lafourche High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Central Lafourche High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lafourche Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Central Lafourche High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

58% 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 Central Lafourche High School in?

Central Lafourche High School is part of Lafourche Parish, based in Thibodaux, LA, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Central Lafourche High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lockport Upper Elementary School (3.7 mi), Lockport Middle School (3.7 mi), Lockport Lower Elementary School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.