Top 5 Best Louisiana Alternative Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 alternative public schools serving 248 students in Louisiana.
The top ranked alternative public schools in Louisiana are Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr., Riverside Alternative High School and Red River Academic Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Louisiana Alternative Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr.
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
28528 Highway 190
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-6292
Grades: 3-12
| 64 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Riverside Alternative High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Grades: 1-12
| 36 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Red River Academic Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Jim Crow Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Grades: 4-6
| 52 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Southside Alternative High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4701 South Grand St.
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Grades: 1-12
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
4815 Shed Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-1459
Grades: K-12
| 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Louisiana include Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr., Riverside Alternative High School and Red River Academic Academy.
How many alternative public schools are located in Louisiana?
5 alternative public schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana alternative public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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