Lake Charles College Prep vs Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Charles College Prep
Lake Charles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
624 students
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
Lake Charles · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
852 students
| Measure | Lake Charles College Prep Lake Charles, Louisiana | Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 246 | #568 of 697 |
| National rank | #8406 of 16,910 | #28351 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 624 | 852 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 852 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Charles College Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 45.4).
- •Lake Charles College Prep does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Lake Charles College Prep does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Lake Charles College Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.2% vs 82.9%).
- •Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.3).
- •Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is the larger school with 852 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 College Prep better than Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Charles College Prep ranks higher (49.9 vs 45.4 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 College Prep and Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Charles College Prep: 624. Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy: 852. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Charles College Prep and Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy rank in Louisiana?
Lake Charles College Prep is 186th of 246 and Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is 568th of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).