Approximately 41% of public high school students in Louisiana are eligible for free lunch (2024).
The public high schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Louisiana is Academic Recovery Ombudsman with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 88%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Louisiana (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Academic Recovery Ombudsman
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 2-12
401 North Holzman
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 347-9502
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 347-9502
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
325 Main Street Hwy 507
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
David Wade Correctional Center
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
670 Bell Hill Road
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-0400
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-0400
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Dixon Correctional Institute
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
5568 Hwy. 68
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-1200
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-1200
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Eastern La Mental System
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
Hwy. 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-0552
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-0552
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
2401 72nd Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 757-9679
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 757-9679
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
6925 Hwy. 74
Saint Gabriel, LA 70776
(225) 319-4516
Saint Gabriel, LA 70776
(225) 319-4516
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
4815 Shed Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-1459
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-1459
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Louisiana Correctional Institute For Women
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
7205 Hwy. 74
Saint Gabriel, LA 70776
(225) 319-2351
Saint Gabriel, LA 70776
(225) 319-2351
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Louisiana State Penitentiary
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
17544 Tunica Trace
Angola, LA 70712
(225) 655-2973
Angola, LA 70712
(225) 655-2973
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-10
4000 Cadillac St.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 227-3057
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 227-3057
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
516 W Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7590
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7590
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-12
820 Koonce St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Phoenix High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
12700 Hwy 23
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Rayburn Correctional Institute
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
27268 Hwy. 21
Angie, LA 70426
(985) 661-6329
Angie, LA 70426
(985) 661-6329
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Raymond Laborde Correctional Center
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
1630 Prison Road
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-2891
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-2891
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Renaissance Home For Youth
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1501 Vandenburg Dr.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 448-8592
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 448-8592
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
South Plaquemines High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
34121 Highway 23
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 595-6435
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 595-6435
Rank: #1919.
Southside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 1-12
4701 South Grand St.
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
5400 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 487-5487
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 487-5487
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Lincoln Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
407 Central Avenue
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 274-6153
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 274-6153
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
5191 Pinecrest Dr. Opc/dental
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Rank: #2323.
Lakeview Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: 7-12
7305 Hwy 9
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-3360
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-3360
Rank: #2424.
Lord Beaconsfield Landry-oliver Perry Walker High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: 9-12
1200 L.b. Landry Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 302-7170
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 302-7170
Rank: #2525.
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: K-12
1517 Statesman Rd
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 212-3549
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 212-3549
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Ferriday High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: 8-12
801 E. E. Wallace Boulevard
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-8626
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-8626
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Natchitoches Central High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: 9-12
6513 Hwy. 1 South Bypass
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2211
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2211
Rank: #2828.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 3-12
160 Kindergarten Road
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3941
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3941
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Christian Acres Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: 6-12
200 Loop Road
Tallulah, LA 71284
(318) 574-1563
Tallulah, LA 71284
(318) 574-1563
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-12
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 757-3482
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 757-3482
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Northdale Superintendent's Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: K-12
10755 Cletus
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
St. Helena College And Career Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: 7-12
14340 Highway 37
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-4402
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-4402
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Sherrouse School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: K-12
300 Sherrouse Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Thrive Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: 7-12
2585 Brightside Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 367-6855
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 367-6855
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Abramson Sci Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: 9-12
5552 Read Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 241-0037
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 241-0037
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Louisiana average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Louisiana average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch is 41%% for 2024.
What are the public high schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Louisiana?
The best top ranked public high schools in Louisiana include Academic Recovery Ombudsman, Bienville High School and David Wade Correctional Center.
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