ACADIANA HIGH SCHOOL
Acadiana High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Lafayette Parish school district, located in Lafayette, LA with about 1,678 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 72 teachers, Acadiana High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Acadiana High School, located in Lafayette, Louisiana, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the surrounding community. Operating under the Lafayette Parish School System, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is well-known for its vibrant campus culture and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development.
Beyond academics, Acadiana High School maintains a strong reputation for its extensive extracurricular programs, particularly its athletic department, which has a long history of competitive success within Louisiana’s high school sports leagues. The school also provides a variety of clubs, performing arts opportunities, and student organizations that allow students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a robust offering of community-focused activities, Acadiana High School remains a central pillar of the Lafayette area, dedicated to the success and well-being of its student body.
For more information, contact Acadiana High School at (337) 521-7950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7950
ACADIANA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lafayette, LA with about 1,678 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lafayette Parish
- Total Students:
- 1,678
- Teachers:
- 72
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,678 students
- White
- 48.3%
- Black or African American
- 39.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.1%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.