Lake Charles Charter Academy vs Lake Charles College Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 385 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Charles Charter Academy
Lake Charles · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
951 students
Lake Charles College Prep
Lake Charles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
624 students
| Measure | Lake Charles Charter Academy Lake Charles, Louisiana | Lake Charles College Prep Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #446 of 697 | #186 of 246 |
| National rank | #19725 of 50,301 | #8406 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 951 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 951 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 75.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Charles Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 49.9).
- •Lake Charles Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Lake Charles Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Lake Charles College Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.2% vs 85.5%).
- •Lake Charles Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.3).
- •Lake Charles Charter Academy is the larger school with 951 students compared with 624.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Charles Charter Academy better than Lake Charles College Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Charles Charter Academy ranks higher (57.8 vs 49.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lake Charles Charter Academy and Lake Charles College Prep?
About 385 m in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Charles Charter Academy: 951. Lake Charles College Prep: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Charles Charter Academy and Lake Charles College Prep rank in Louisiana?
Lake Charles Charter Academy is 446th of 697 and Lake Charles College Prep is 186th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).