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Carencro High School

721 West Butcher Switch Road, Lafayette, LA, 70507

About Carencro High School

Carencro High School, which is in Lafayette, Louisiana, is one of the best schools in the Lafayette Parish School System. It is a public school for grades 9–12 and has about 1,120 students. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19:1. The school is well-known for its Academy of Information Technology and Advanced Placement® programs, which have a 12% participation rate. The campus has a diverse community, with 76% of students being minorities and 73% of students being economically disadvantaged. Academic data shows that 37% of students are good at reading and 32% are good at math. To help them get ready for college, students also take the ACT, and it is one of the best High School in "Louisiana" . Carencro High School focuses on teaching technical skills and preparing students for the workforce. The median home price in the area is about $250,000. It is still an important part of the community, focusing on offering a wide range of academic and career paths.

Carencro High School Contact Information

Address

721 West Butcher Switch Road, Lafayette, LA, 70507

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Phone

(337) 521-7960

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 37% in Reading.
66
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
13
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1243
Total Students
$59151
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 81 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Carencro High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:05 AM to 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 23.89%
Asian 0.48%
Hispanic 10.38%
Black 63.15%
Two+ Races 2.01%
Native Am. 0.08%
White
23.89%
Asian
0.48%
Hispanic
10.38%
Black
63.15%
Two+ Races
2.01%
Native Am.
0.08%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1243
46.18%
574 Female
53.82%
669 Male

Student Population

1243 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

310 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Carencro High School is getting a multi-million dollar capital investment to modernize its facilities. This includes building a new agriculture shop and field house. The school also recently honored its staff for their hard work by naming several 2026 Education All-Star Finalists who have made a big difference in helping students succeed. The new digital LED board and bigger front parking lot are also part of ongoing efforts to make the campus a better place for students and their families.

FAQ

Q1. What new vocational buildings are going up on campus?

Ans. Carencro High School is building a new agriculture shop and a new field house to help students with a wide range of interests.

Q2. How does the school honor its outstanding staff?

Ans. Recently, several faculty members were named 2026 Education All-Star Finalists for the big difference they made in helping students do well in school.

Q3. Do the school's services include standardized tests like the ACT?

Ans. The school holds regular ACT testing sessions and gives students study materials to help them reach their goals after high school.

Q4. What recent changes have been made to the look and feel of the place?

Ans. A new digital LED board and bigger front parking lots have made it easier for students to get around and communicate on campus.

Q5. Can school kids be leaders in activities outside of school?

Ans. School students can learn how to be leaders through performing community service and taking part in events on campus through different student-led groups.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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