Alfred M. Barbe High School

2200 West McNeese
Lake Charles, LA 70605

1,991 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Alfred M. Barbe High School, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a prominent public secondary school within the Calcasieu Parish School Board. Known for its strong commitment to both academic excellence and extracurricular engagement, the school serves a diverse student body and plays a significant role in the local community. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes advanced placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and various career and technical education pathways designed to prepare students for both collegiate success and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Barbe High School is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and vibrant student life. The school maintains a highly competitive reputation in Louisiana sports, particularly in baseball and football, often producing collegiate-level talent. With a wide range of clubs, arts programs, and service organizations, the school fosters a well-rounded environment that emphasizes school spirit, leadership development, and student involvement. As a cornerstone of the Lake Charles community, Barbe continues to focus on maintaining high standards of achievement while navigating the unique needs of its student population.

1,991

Total Students

89.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alfred M. Barbe High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,104
Hispanic	190
Black	514
Asian	112
Two or More	61
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

White
1,104 (55.4 %)
Black
514 (25.8 %)
Hispanic
190 (9.5 %)
Asian
112 (5.6 %)
Two or More
61 (3.1 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)

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:	Calcasieu Parish
Phone:	(337)217-4460
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,991
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	691
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* 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 9 500

Grade 10 532

Grade 11 477

Grade 12 482