Alfred M. Barbe High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605 · Calcasieu Parish
#30 of 246 high schools in Louisiana
#1838 of 16,910 nationally
About Alfred M. Barbe High School
Alfred M. Barbe High School is a public high school located in Lake Charles, in the Calcasieu Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,908 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 30th of 246 ranked high schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,908.
There are 34 schools in Lake Charles; Alfred M. Barbe High School ranks 12th of 34 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)79%
- Reading proficiency (30%)89%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Alfred M. Barbe High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 89%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Alfred M. Barbe High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
S. J. Welsh Middle School
Lake Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,011 students · 1.2 km away
Prien Lake Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
639 students · 1.6 km away
A. A. Nelson Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
736 students · 2.3 km away
St. John Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students · 2.6 km away
Dolby Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students · 3.5 km away
College Oaks Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students · 3.5 km away
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students · 4.4 km away
Barbe Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
179 students · 4.6 km away
F. K. White Middle School
Lake Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
614 students · 4.8 km away
Henry Heights Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students · 5.1 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Louisiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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Sulphur · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,911 students
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Gonzales · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,894 students
Airline High School
Bossier City · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,855 students
John Ehret High School
Marrero · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,850 students
St. Amant High School
St. Amant · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,847 students
Southside High School
Youngsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,833 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Alfred M. Barbe High School a good school?
Alfred M. Barbe High School has a Success Index (US) of 76.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #30 of 246 in Louisiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Alfred M. Barbe High School rank in Louisiana?
Alfred M. Barbe High School ranks #30 of 246 high schools in Louisiana and #1838 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Alfred M. Barbe High School?
Alfred M. Barbe High School had 1,908 students in 2025.
Is Alfred M. Barbe High School a elementary school or a high school?
Alfred M. Barbe High School is classified as a high school covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Alfred M. Barbe High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Alfred M. Barbe High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.