For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 637 students in 70801, LA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 70801, LA are Helix Mentorship Steam Academy and Helix Legal Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 70801 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in 70801, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter school average of 80% (majority Black).
Best 70801, LA Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Helix Mentorship Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
339 Florida Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 346-5180
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 346-5180
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Helix Legal Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
339 Florida Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 773-4925
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 773-4925
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
70801, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
339 Florida Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 505-5013
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 505-5013
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 70801, LA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 70801, LA include Helix Mentorship Steam Academy and Helix Legal Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 70801?
2 public charter schools are located in 70801.
What is the racial composition of students in 70801?
70801 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 80% (majority Black).
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