LHSAA Releases 2026–2028 Districts for SWLA Schools

(KNGT-FM) - It's that time of year again when the LHSAA reclassifies school classifications and districts. There will be some changes for Southwest Louisiana schools, but we've got it all covered for you below.

On Monday, the Louisiana High School Athletic Association released the current proposed district reclassification for the 2026-2028 cycle.

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Here is a look at some notable school changes in SWLA...

DeRidder will be going from 4A to 3A
Eunice will be going from 4A to 3A
Iowa will be going from 4A to 3A
LCCP will be going from 3A to 4A

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Full Breakdown of Proposed Districts for SWLA Schools

Here is what the SWLA district could look like beginning in 2026...

CLASS 5A

District 3
- Acadiana
- Barbe
- Lafayette
- New Iberia
- Sam Houston
- Southside
- Sulphur

CLASS 4A

District 3
- LaGrange
- Lake Charles College Prep
- Leesville
- North Vermillion
- Rayne

CLASS 3A

District 3
- DeRidder
- Iowa
- Jennings
- South Beauregard
- St. Louis Catholic
- Washington-Marion
- Westlake

CLASS 2A

District 5
- Anacoco
- DeQuincy
- East Beauregard
- Pickering
- Rosepine
- Vinton
District 6
- Avoyelles
- Avoyelles Public Charter
- Glenmora
- Holy Savior Menard
- Oakdale
- Port Barre
- Rapides
District 7
- Basile
- Bell City
- Kinder
- Lafayette Christian
- Lake Arthur
- Midland
- Notre Dame
- Welsh

CLASS 1A

District 5
- Elton
- Grand Lake
- Hamilton Christian
- Merryville
- Oberlin

CLASS B

District 5
- Fairview
- Hicks
- Pitkin
District 6
- Academy of Sacred Heart GC
- Episcopal of Acadiana
- Hathaway
- Lacassine
- VB Glencoe Charter

To view a complete list of the proposed districts, CLICK HERE