Summary:
Cameron Parish is home to a single high school, Grand Lake High School, a combined junior/senior high school serving grades 7 through 12 with a total enrollment of 322 students. This small school consistently delivers academic results that far exceed state averages, making it a standout in Louisiana. For the 2025-2026 school year, 86% of students were proficient in English Language Arts (compared to 70% statewide), and an impressive 93% were proficient in Algebra I (compared to 65% statewide). The school earned a 5-star rating and ranked 17th out of 329 high schools in Louisiana during the 2024-2025 school year, placing it in the 95th percentile.
Key metrics highlight both strengths and areas for growth. The graduation rate for the 2022-2023 school year was 92.5%, and the dropout rate for 2023-2024 was a perfect 0.0%—far better than the state average of 3.1%. However, chronic absenteeism sits at 20.6%, only slightly below the state average of 22.5%, suggesting that while students are not dropping out, many are missing significant school days. The school also serves a moderate level of economically disadvantaged students, with 36.96% receiving free or reduced lunch, and maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.
One interesting finding is the "U.S. History anomaly": while the school excels in most subjects, only 58% of students were proficient in U.S. History, just 3 points above the state average of 55%. This contrasts sharply with the 30+ point leads in Algebra I and ELA, marking a clear opportunity for targeted improvement. Overall, Grand Lake High School delivers top-tier academic performance despite its small size and moderate socioeconomic challenges, driven by effective teaching and strong leadership within the Cameron Parish district, which ranks 17th out of 116 districts in Louisiana.
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