Schools in Lake Charles, LA

K-12 and higher education at a glance

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K-12 Education Overview

65 Total Schools
35,793 Total Enrollment
0:1 Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Charter Schools 4.6%

Percentage of schools that are charter schools

Title I Schools 0%

Percentage of schools receiving Title I funding

The Lake Charles, LA metro area has 65 K-12 schools serving 35,793 students. The average pupil-teacher ratio is 0:1, which is below the national average, meaning smaller class sizes. About 4.6% of schools are charter schools, and 0% receive Title I federal funding for low-income students.

Colleges & Universities

4 Institutions
$4,241 Avg In-State Tuition
$4,991 Avg Out-of-State
56.5% Avg Grad Rate

Top Institutions by Graduation Rate

1
$0 In-State
81.0% Grad Rate
2

McNeese State University

6,060 students
$5,147 In-State
52.0% Grad Rate
3

Avery James College

74 students
$0 In-State
50.0% Grad Rate
4
$3,335 In-State
43.0% Grad Rate

There are 4 higher education institutions in the Lake Charles, LA metro area. Average in-state tuition is $4,241, while out-of-state students pay an average of $4,991. The average graduation rate across local institutions is 56.5%. The average acceptance rate is 67.5%.