W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center
Lafayette · LA · Lafayette Parish · Public · K-12 combined
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Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette → David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy → Northside High School → Early College Academy → Lafayette High School → Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy → JCFA Lafayette → O. Comeaux High School →📋 At a glance
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How W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center compares for families
What families should know about W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center.
- ▸ LocallyLA trails the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math (−9 points). Stronger local schools matter even more.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette, David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy, Northside High School and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $19,151/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
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Entry tier — Louisiana public-college tuition for a 2.5 core GPA and SAT 1030 / ACT 20.
Official program details ↗Tuition plus a $400/yr stipend for a 3.25 core GPA and SAT 1130 / ACT 23.
Official program details ↗Tuition plus an $800/yr stipend for a 3.5 core GPA and SAT 1260 / ACT 27.
Official program details ↗Top tier (new for 2024-25): tuition and fees up to $12,000/yr for a 3.5 core GPA and SAT 1390 / ACT 31. (New top tier (class of 2024-25 onward).)
Official program details ↗Career-technical tier — up to two years of vocational tuition for a 2.5 core GPA and SAT 920 / ACT 17. (For non-academic / career-technical programs.)
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Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette Lafayette |
Public | 0.0 | 75 | -35.9% |
| David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy Lafayette |
Public | 2.1 | 720 | -6.4% |
| Northside High School Lafayette |
Public | 2.2 | 713 | +12.5% |
| Early College Academy Lafayette |
Public | 3.2 | 257 | -2.3% |
| Lafayette High School Lafayette |
Public | 3.6 | 1,720 | -5.7% |
| Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy Lafayette |
Public · charter | 3.9 | 666 | +424.4% |
| JCFA Lafayette Lafayette |
Public · charter | 4.5 | 56 | -11.1% |
| O. Comeaux High School Lafayette |
Public | 4.7 | 873 | -25.2% |