Top 10 Best Baton Rouge Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 31 public high schools serving 25,614 students in Baton Rouge, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Baton Rouge, LA are Lsu Laboratory School, Baton Rouge Magnet High School and Lee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baton Rouge, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Baton Rouge have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Baton Rouge, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baton Rouge Magnet 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 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Baton Rouge, LA Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lsu Laboratory School
Math: 84% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
45 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 578-3221
Grades: K-12
| 1,499 students
Rank: #22.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Magnet School
Math: 82% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2825 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Grades: 9-12
| 1,562 students
Rank: #33.
Lee High School
Magnet School
Math: 50% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1105 Lee Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 924-9406
Grades: 9-12
| 1,095 students
Rank: #44.
Central High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10200 E Brookside
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 261-3438
Grades: 9-12
| 1,488 students
Rank: #55.
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
129 Swan Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Grades: K-12
| 374 students
Rank: #66.
University View Inc. (Frm La Connections)
Charter School
Math: 22% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4664 Jamestown Ave Suite 100
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 421-2900
Grades: K-12
| 3,708 students
Rank: #77.
Woodlawn High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15755 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,388 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Arlington Preparatory Academy
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
931 Dean Lee Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 766-8188
Grades: 6-12
| 76 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 757-3482
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Rank: #1010.
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 16% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4962 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(504) 322-7543
Grades: K-12
| 1,918 students
Rank: #1111.
Southern University Lab School
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
129 Swan Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Grades: PK-12
| 374 students
Rank: #1212.
Madison Preparatory Academy
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1555 Madison Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 636-5863
Grades: 9-12
| 546 students
Rank: #1313.
Mckinley Senior High School
Math: 8% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 East Mckinley
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 344-7696
Grades: 9-12
| 926 students
Rank: #1414.
Thrive Academy
Special Education School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2585 Brightside Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 367-6855
Grades: 7-12
| 187 students
Rank: #1515.
Scotlandville Magnet High School
Math: 11% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9870 Scotland Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-3715
Grades: 9-12
| 942 students
Rank: #1616.
Broadmoor Senior High School
Math: 12% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10100 Goodwood Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 926-1420
Grades: 9-12
| 802 students
Rank: #1717.
Istrouma High School
Magnet School
Math: 7% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3730 Winbourne
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 636-2686
Grades: 6-12
| 760 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Belaire High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12121 Tams Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-1860
Grades: 9-12
| 603 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Mentorship Steam Academy
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
339 Florida Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 505-5013
Grades: 9-12
| 425 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 72nd Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 757-9679
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Louisiana School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 769-8160
Grades: PK-12
| 89 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Northdale Superintendent's Academy
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10755 Cletus
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Grades: K-12
| 166 students
Rank: #2323.
Idea Bridge
Charter School
Math: 4% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 North Airway Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 778-9091
Grades: K-9
| 1,179 students
Rank: #2424.
Collegiate Baton Rouge
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6180 Winbourne Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 975-2775
Grades: 9-12
| 437 students
Rank: #2525.
Idea Innovation
Charter School
Math: 5% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7800 Innovation Park Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 249-2622
Grades: K-9
| 1,031 students
Rank: #2626.
Geo Next Generation High School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2311 Sherwood Forest Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 314-2044
Grades: 9-11
| 288 students
Rank: #2727.
Tara High School
Math: 6% | Reading: 9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9002 Whitehall
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 726 students
Rank: #2828.
Capitol High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 N. 23rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 239-7506
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
Rank: #2929.
Glen Oaks Senior High School
Math: 3% | Reading: 7%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6650 Cedar Grove Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 356-4306
Grades: 6-12
| 690 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ebr Virtual Academy
10755 Cletus Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 478-9264
Grades: PK-12
| 1,358 students
Rank: n/an/a
Idea University Prep
7802 Howell Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 888-6187
Grades: K-9
| 502 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
12000 Goodwood Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 925-1247
Grades: 12
| n/a students
5555 Beechwood Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-3461
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
9700 Scenic Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 304-6162
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
2401 72nd Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 357-3371
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
5300 Monarch Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 892-2563
Grades: K-2
| 185 students
1900 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 663-1057
Grades: K-8
| 676 students
5300 Monarch Avenue Bldg 800
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 771-8128
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
7802 Howell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 364-9805
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
2555 Desoto Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 922-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
1225 Sharp Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-0540
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
4375 East Brookstown
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-0382
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
4375 Brookstown Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-6556
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
1000 North 23rd St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 362-1534
Grades: 9-12
| 368 students
1000 North 23rd St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-0353
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
1000 North 23rd St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-0353
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
4375 East Brookstown Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 342-5252
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
10650 Avenue F
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 290-1564
Grades: K-8
| 106 students
Children's Charter Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
1143 North St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-9273
Grades: 6-8
| 80 students
1143 North Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-9273
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
12000 Goodwood Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(504) 922-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
10650 Avenue F
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-6845
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5300 Douglas St
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-2106
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
101 Saint Ferdinand Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 389-0868
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
3730 Winbourne Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-4680
Grades: 8-12
| 228 students
5959 Cadillac St
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 356-0256
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
1650 North Acadian Thruway Eas
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-5224
Grades: K-5
| 56 students
21490 B Highway 40
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 267-7318
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1645 North Foster Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 357-0139
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
1645 North Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 767-1477
Grades: 5-8
| 106 students
8600 Elm Grove Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-4267
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
6125 Winbourne Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-0104
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
2500 Erie Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 357-6464
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
3730 Winbourne
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-7701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4705 Lanier Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 387-5295
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
440 N. Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 294-5490
Grades: K-2
| 90 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Baton Rouge, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Baton Rouge, LA include Lsu Laboratory School, Baton Rouge Magnet High School and Lee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Baton Rouge, LA?
31 public high schools are located in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in Baton Rouge, LA?
Baton Rouge, LA public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).

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