For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 alternative public charter schools serving 1,248 students in Louisiana.
The top-ranked alternative public charter schools in Louisiana are Jcfa, Jcfa-east and The Net Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana alternative public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public charter school average of 79% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in Louisiana (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Jcfa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
475 Manhattan Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Jcfa-east
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3410 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 410-3280
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 410-3280
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
The Net Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1614 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 267-9060
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 267-9060
Gr: 8-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
New Orleans Accelerated High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12000 Hayne Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
Gr: 8-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Pathways In Education-louisiana Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8999 Mansfield Rd.
Shreveport, LA 71118
(312) 560-8701
Shreveport, LA 71118
(312) 560-8701
Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
The Net 2 Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6601 Franklin Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 267-9765
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 267-9765
Gr: 8-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Amikids Caddo
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1807 San Jacinto St
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 364-5287
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 364-5287
Gr: 6-8 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public charter schools in Louisiana?
The top-ranked alternative public charter schools in Louisiana include Jcfa, Jcfa-east and The Net Charter High School.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in Louisiana?
8 alternative public charter schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 79% (majority Black).
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