For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 4,943 students in 70808, LA.
The top-ranked public high school in 70808, LA is Liberty High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 70808 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 70808, LA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 70808 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Liberty High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 70808, LA Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 Lee Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 924-9406
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 924-9406
Gr: 9-12 | 1,218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
70808, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7600 Boone Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 766-8111
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 766-8111
Gr: 6-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
9880 Hyacinth Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 761-7849
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 761-7849
Gr: 4-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Southdowns School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2050 Hood Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 346-1127
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 346-1127
Gr: PK | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 70808, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 70808, LA include Liberty High School.
How many public high schools are located in 70808?
2 public high schools are located in 70808.
What is the racial composition of students in 70808?
70808 public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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