O. COMEAUX HIGH SCHOOL
O. Comeaux High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Lafayette Parish school district, located in Lafayette, LA with about 1,588 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 77 teachers, O. Comeaux High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
O. Comeaux High School, located in Lafayette, Louisiana, is a public secondary school within the Lafayette Parish School System. Known as the home of the Spartans, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. In addition to its standard core courses, the school provides various elective programs, including career and technical education, fine arts, and advanced placement (AP) options, aiming to foster both academic achievement and personal growth.
Beyond the classroom, O. Comeaux High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through an active extracurricular culture. The school hosts a wide array of athletic programs, student organizations, and competitive clubs that encourage school spirit and community involvement. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a supportive environment, the institution strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their local community and beyond.
For more information, contact O. Comeaux High School at (337) 521-7970 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 521-7970
O. COMEAUX HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lafayette, LA with about 1,588 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lafayette Parish
- Total Students:
- 1,588
- Teachers:
- 77
- 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 1,588 students
- White
- 57.7%
- Black or African American
- 32.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
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.