Southwest Louisiana Education
The Southwest Louisiana area school systems provide quality education at every level, from preschool centers to advanced degrees in higher education. The area's competitive and comprehensive education programs help assure that new and expanding businesses have a continuing pool of workers with the level of education and expertise required for their operations. Schools at all levels are constantly improving their general education curricula with programs specifically designed to meet employment possibilities.
At the primary and secondary level, an emphasis is placed on the basics of mathematics, reading and language arts during the kindergarten through 5th grade level. Students from 6th through 8th grade are met with a rigorous curriculum to prepare them for high school. English, mathematics, science and social studies serve as the core curriculum. Physical education, music and art are also part of the course offerings. Exploratory courses offered include many areas in home economics and industrial arts. Secondary schools offer sound basic academic programs, plus many elective courses designed for individual preferences.
For more information contact the following:
Allen Parish School Board
Post Office Drawer C
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-4311
Beauregard Parish School Board
Post Office Box 938
DeRidder, LA 70634
(337) 463-5551
Cameron Parish School Board
Post Office Drawer W
Cameron, LA 70631
(337) 775-5784
Calcasieu Parish School Board
1724 Kirkman Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 491-1600
Jefferson Davis Parish School Board
Post Office Box 640
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-1834
The Southwest Louisiana region enjoys a strong sense of private sector support, which manifests in successful and innovative private schools. There are several private/parochial schools in the area. For more information contact:
The Diocese of Lake Charles
414 Iris Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-7418
Beauregard Christian Academy
402 East 1st Street
DeRidder, LA 70634
(337) 463-9650
St. Louis Catholic High School
1620 Bank Street
Lake Charles LA 70601
(337) 436-7275
There are also several colleges and universities in Southwest Louisiana or within reasonable commuting distance from the area. McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, has an approximate student population of 8,400. Founded as a junior college division of Louisiana State University in 1939, it is today now a fully accredited university operating under the Louisiana Board of Trustees. It provides notable degree programs including an MBA program and degrees in Nursing, Engineering, Education, etc. All in all, McNeese offers over 100 degree programs. For more information contact:
McNeese State University
Registrar's Office
Post Office Box 92495
Lake Charles, LA 70609-2495
(337) 475-5151.
The area has numerous vocational technical schooling available, ranging from hair care to business to electronics to nursing to fashion. Technical schools provide residents necessary training for future jobs. Louisiana Technical College - SOWELA Campus, provides training in business and computer literacy, as well as aviation-oriented programs, which include a certified A&P mechanics program.
Cornerstone University
804 15th Street, Suite C1
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 497-1871
Delta Tech
517 Broad Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-5765
SOWELA Technical College
3820 J Bennett Johnston Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 491-2688
Stage One – The Hair School
209 West College Street
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 474-0533
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