Central Lafourche High School

Lafourche Parish
4820 Hwy 1
Raceland, LA 70394
1,360 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Central Lafourche High School, located in Raceland, Louisiana, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Lafourche Parish Public School System. As the home of the Trojans, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both collegiate pursuits and the workforce. The campus is known for its strong community spirit and its emphasis on fostering a well-rounded academic experience, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and diverse student organizations that encourage leadership and personal growth.

Beyond its academic offerings, Central Lafourche plays a significant role in the local community of Raceland, acting as a hub for regional events and school pride. The faculty and staff are dedicated to maintaining a supportive environment that prioritizes student achievement and character development. By blending traditional educational values with modern resources, the school strives to equip its student body with the necessary skills to succeed in an ever-evolving global society while remaining deeply rooted in the traditions and values of Lafourche Parish.
1,360
Total Students
62.5
Full-Time Teachers
21.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    878 (64.6 %)
  • Black
    238 (17.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    100 (7.4 %)
  • Two or More
    99 (7.3 %)
  • American Indian
    39 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Lafourche Parish
Phone: (985)532-3319
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 62.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 704
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 54

* 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 9 411
Grade 10 346
Grade 11 289
Grade 12 314
Gender Ratio