For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 561 students in 71301, LA.
The top ranked public high school in 71301, LA is Bolton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 71301 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 71301, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 71301 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bolton High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 71301, LA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bolton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Vance Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 448-3628
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 448-3628
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
71301, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ewell S. Aiken Optional School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1323 Vance Ave
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-3177
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-3177
Gr: 9-12
1402 Reed Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 449-3356
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 449-3356
Gr: PK | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1402 Reed Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 443-5443
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 443-5443
Gr: 6 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
2121 Mason Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 449-3148
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 449-3148
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 71301, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in 71301, LA include Bolton High School.
How many public high schools are located in 71301?
1 public high schools are located in 71301.
What is the racial composition of students in 71301?
71301 public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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