Alfred M. Barbe High School

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Alfred M. Barbe High School
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Address
2200 West McNeese

Lake Charles
,
Louisiana
70605

United States
Information
Type Public Secondary
Motto"Believe. Uphold. Care. Strive."
Established1971
School district Calcasieu Parish Public Schools
PrincipalPatrick Fontenot
Staff115.26 (on an FTE basis) [1]
Grades 9–12
Number of students2,012 [1]  (2023–2024)
Student to teacher ratio17.46 [1]
Campus Urban
Color(s)Navy Blue, Columbia Blue, and White    
MascotBucky the Buccaneer
Nickname Bucs
Rival Sulphur High School
LaGrange High School
YearbookLes Memoires
Website Barbe High School

A.M. Barbe High School is a 5A public high school located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. The correct pronunciation of the school's name is "barb", rather than "bar-bay" or "barb-ee". The students are offered a variety of Advanced Placement courses as well as opportunities for dual enrollment in classes within the school and at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The school holds the title as having the largest enrollment in Advanced Placement courses in the entire State of Louisiana as well as having the highest scores on the exams. [2] As of June 2019, the Principal is Patrick Fontenot. [3] Barbe is in Calcasieu Parish Public Schools. [4]

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History

Barbe High School first opened its doors on September 1, 1971. Construction continued throughout the first semester and was not completed until December. The first graduation ceremony was held in May 1973, with 260 graduates. At that time the school colors of blue and white were chosen and the Buccaneer was chosen as the mascot. The school, modeled after a junior college, consists of twelve permanent buildings that were originally constructed with the open classroom concept in mind. In 1980, Barbe added a science and art building as well as a new gym. Since then two new pod buildings, a new Stadium, and a Science and Business Building have been added, and the entire school has been completely renovated. The library and media building forms the center of the school, reflecting the importance of learning as the center of the schools philosophy.

Clubs

Clubs at Barbe High: Band, Choir, Show Choir, 4-H, Book club, Chess, cal-cam, FBLA, FCCLA, FCA, Interact, International Club, Junior State, Key club, Mu Alpha Theta Math Club, National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, SADD, Speech/Debate, Student Council, Art Club (Formerly YACA), American Sign Language(ASL) Club, Yearbook, Psychology club, Green Bucs, Muslim Student Association, Chemistry Club, Fishing Club, LIFE Club, BETA Club, SWAG Team, Bible Study Club, Spanish Club, Drama Club, Robotics, and Poetry Club and many more. [5]

Athletics

Barbe High athletics competes in the LHSAA.

Barbe High School athletes participate in baseball, football and bowling and are the sports for which the school is best known. Barbe's other athletic teams include Color Guard, track, swimming, cheerleading, Bluebelles, soccer, volleyball, basketball (girls and boys), softball, Golf, Bowling, Rodeo, tennis and cross country.

Championships

The Barbe bowling team has won the state championship in 2008, 2010 and 2011.

The Barbe baseball team has won the state championship in 1998, 2000, 2001, 2006, and 2008, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021 and 2023. They have also won the NIKE SPARQ national championship challenge. In 2014, they were National Champions. The baseball team has produced six 5A State MVP's. For the 2013–2014 school year, the Barbe baseball team was ranked number 1 in the U.S.

The football team went 9-3 the 2010 season. In 2012, they reached the State Championship Game in New Orleans, but lost to Rummel High School. They have won district and have made the playoffs almost every year.

Notable alumni

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References

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  2. ↑ "AP scores at Barbe High School".
  3. ↑ "About Us / School Information" . Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  4. ↑ Barbe's Mission Statement
  5. ↑ "Faculty by Department / Alphabetical Faculty/Staff".
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