Ovey Comeaux High School is a public school located in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States.[2]
| Ovey Comeaux High School | |
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| Address | |
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100 West Bluebird Drive , , 70508 United States | |
| Coordinates | 30°9′25″N 92°1′55″W / 30.15694°N 92.03194°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1966 |
| Oversight | Lafayette Parish Public Schools |
| Principal | Gerald Comeaux |
| Teaching staff | 56.50 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,175[1] (2021–22) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20.65[1] |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue, Red, White |
| Mascot | Spartan |
| Nickname | Spartans |
| Rival | Lafayette High School, Southside High School |
| Yearbook | Spartica |
| School Hours | 7:05 AM to 2:35PM |
| Website | http://www.lpssonline.com/comeauxhigh |
Student activities
editThe school offers one of the top FFA programs in the state, a Speech Squad, NJROTC, Science Club, Cheerleading, Beta Club, Key Club, Robotics (FRC, FTC, and VEX), Christian Club, and a band.
Athletics
editComeaux High athletics competes in the LHSAA.
Sporting programs include: Marching Band, Wrestling, Track, Soccer, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Golf, Tennis, Cross Country, Swimming and Bowling.
Feeder schools
editBroussard Middle School, Youngsville Middle School, Milton Middle School, and Paul Breaux Middle School all act as feeder schools for Comeaux High School.
Comeaux provides secondary education to the southern portion of Lafayette Parish.
Notable alumni
edit- Lance Lantier, former Executive Officer and Commanding Officer, USS RENTZ (FFG 46), and featured on the program "Drug Wars" Season 1 on Fusion TV. Former staff member of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence.
- Malik Nabers, professional football wide receiver for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). Nabers was selected by the Giants sixth overall in the 2024 NFL draft out of LSU.[3] Transferred to Southside High School prior to his senior year.
- Brandon Stokley, former wide receiver for the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens.
- Tre Harris III, college football wide receiver for the Ole Miss Rebels, transferred from Louisiana Tech.
References
edit- ^ a b c "O. COMEAUX HIGH SCHOOL". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
- ^ "Lafayette Parish School System Official Page: List of High Schools in Lafayette Parish". Lafayette Parish School System. Retrieved November 28, 2011.
- ^ III, Amos Morale. "Giants draft Malik Nabers: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel". The Athletic. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
External links
edit- Comeaux High School's Official Site
- Comeaux High School at the Wayback Machine (archive index)
- Comeaux High School Band's Official Site
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