Grand Lake High School

Cameron Parish
1039 Hwy 384 Grand Lake
Lake Charles, LA 70607
340 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Grand Lake High School, located in the Grand Lake community of Lake Charles, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural area. As a K-12 institution, it provides a unique academic environment where students remain within the same school system throughout their formative years, often fostering strong community ties and long-term relationships between staff, students, and local families. The school is known for its role as a focal point of community pride, frequently rallying support around its academic programs and extracurricular activities.

Academically and culturally, Grand Lake High School places a strong emphasis on maintaining a traditional, close-knit school spirit. The institution is often noted for its competitive athletic programs and community-oriented events, which serve to bridge the gap between the classroom and the local population. By combining a comprehensive curriculum with a supportive, small-town atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its graduates for higher education and the workforce while preserving the values and identity of the Grand Lake region.
340
Total Students
29.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    292 (85.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    37 (10.9 %)
  • Black
    7 (2.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.2 %)
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: Cameron Parish
Phone: (337)905-2231
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 104
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 7 68
Grade 8 45
Grade 9 54
Grade 10 69
Grade 11 54
Grade 12 50
Gender Ratio