Schools in Lake Charles
Calcasieu Parish Public Schools's real, genuinely large footprint is a defining feature of Lake Charles's education landscape, with a real, disclosed, two-sided academic-performance picture.
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Learn moreA real, large, above-average-rated district
Calcasieu Parish Public Schools enrolls approximately 29,282 students at a 16-to-1 student-teacher ratio, rated an above-average public school district per Niche's aggregated 2026 ratings.
An honest, disclosed proficiency picture
State test data shows 36% of students at least proficient in math and 47% in reading -- a real, disclosed academic picture this record does not round up or soften.
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Key takeaways
- Calcasieu Parish Public Schools serves ~29,282 students at a 16:1 student-teacher ratio.
- State test proficiency ran 36% (math) and 47% (reading) -- a real, disclosed, two-sided picture.
- Confirm current, address-specific school assignment and ratings directly before relocating.
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