O. Comeaux High School

100 West Bluebird Drive
Lafayette, LA 70508

1,098 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,098

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for O. Comeaux High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	482
Hispanic	77
Black	479
Asian	24
Two or More	29
American Indian	7

White
482 (43.9 %)
Black
479 (43.6 %)
Hispanic
77 (7.0 %)
Two or More
29 (2.6 %)
Asian
24 (2.2 %)
American Indian
7 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lafayette Parish
Phone:	(337)521-7970
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,098
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	439
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 273

Grade 10 298

Grade 11 237

Grade 12 290