EDWARD J SAM ACCELERATED SCHOOL OF LAFAYETTE
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette is a public high school that is part of the Lafayette Parish school district, located in Lafayette, LA with about 181 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 8 teachers, Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
The **Edward J. Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette** is a public educational institution located in Lafayette, Louisiana, designed to serve students who benefit from a focused, high-intensity academic environment. As an "accelerated" school, its primary mission is to provide rigorous instruction aimed at helping students close achievement gaps, master core curriculum standards, and regain academic momentum. The school generally emphasizes smaller class sizes and personalized attention, allowing educators to address individual learning needs more effectively than in a traditional, large-scale classroom setting.
The school operates as part of the broader educational framework in Lafayette, prioritizing foundational literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive campus culture. By concentrating on intensive interventions and specialized teaching strategies, Edward J. Sam aims to equip its student body with the tools necessary for academic success, behavioral stability, and long-term educational growth. Its location on 18th Street serves as a central hub for students in the district who require a more structured, results-oriented approach to their schooling.
For more information, contact Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette at (337) 521-7560 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7560
EDWARD J SAM ACCELERATED SCHOOL OF LAFAYETTE is a public school in Lafayette, LA with about 181 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lafayette Parish
- Total Students:
- 181
- Teachers:
- 8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 181 students
- White
- 49.2%
- Black or African American
- 47.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
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.