For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 alternative public schools serving 248 students in Louisiana.
The top ranked alternative public schools in Louisiana are Riverside Alternative High School, Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. and Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center. 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 17% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 42% 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 Alternative Public Schools in Louisiana (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Grades: 1-12
| 36 students
Rank: #22.
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28528 Highway 190
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-6292
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-6292
Grades: 3-12
| 64 students
Rank: #33.
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4815 Shed Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-1459
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-1459
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: #44.
Red River Academic Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Jim Crow Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Grades: 4-6
| 52 students
Rank: #55.
Southside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4701 South Grand St.
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Grades: 1-12
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Louisiana include Riverside Alternative High School, Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. and Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center.
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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