For the 2024 school year, there are 20 blue ribbon public high schools serving 15,382 students in Louisiana.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Louisiana are Early College Academy, Haynes School For Advanced Studies and Benjamin Franklin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Louisiana blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more 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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Louisiana (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
320 Devalcourt Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-8956
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-8956
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
Haynes School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1416 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 837-8300
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 837-8300
Grades: 6-12
| 860 students
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2001 Leon C. Simon Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,008 students
Rank: #44.
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Churchill Pkwy
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Grades: 6-12
| 818 students
Rank: #55.
Caddo Parish Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1601 Viking Drive
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-2501
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-2501
Grades: 9-12
| 978 students
Rank: #66.
Lsu Laboratory School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
45 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 578-3221
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 578-3221
Grades: K-12
| 1,499 students
Rank: #77.
Lusher Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
Grades: K-12
| 1,917 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2825 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Grades: 9-12
| 1,562 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17 Gretna Blvd.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 551 students
Rank: #1010.
Erath High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
808 South Broadway
Erath, LA 70533
(337) 937-8451
Erath, LA 70533
(337) 937-8451
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #1111.
Rosepine High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
502 Louisiana Avenue
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-6079
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-6079
Grades: 7-12
| 529 students
Rank: #1212.
Avoyelles Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Longfellow Rd
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Grades: K-12
| 705 students
Rank: #1313.
North Desoto High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2571 Hwy. 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-6917
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-6917
Grades: 8-12
| 811 students
Rank: #1414.
Anacoco High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4740 Port Arthur Avenue
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3039
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3039
Grades: 7-12
| 338 students
Rank: #1515.
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2500
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2500
Grades: 10-12
| 316 students
Rank: #1616.
Midland High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
735 South Crocker
Morse, LA 70559
(337) 783-3310
Morse, LA 70559
(337) 783-3310
Grades: 6-12
| 306 students
Rank: #1717.
Patterson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2525 Highway 182 W
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-2675
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-2675
Grades: 9-12
| 431 students
Rank: #1818.
Edna Karr High School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3332 Huntlee Drive
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 302-7135
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 302-7135
Grades: 9-13
| 1,089 students
Rank: #1919.
Morehouse Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
909 Larche Lane
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-3126
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-3126
Grades: PK-11
| 318 students
Rank: #2020.
Madison Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Madison Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 636-5863
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 636-5863
Grades: 9-12
| 546 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Louisiana include Early College Academy, Haynes School For Advanced Studies and Benjamin Franklin High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Louisiana?
20 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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