For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 723 students in La Salle Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in La Salle Parish, LA are Jena High School and Lasalle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Salle Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in La Salle Parish have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
La Salle Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jena High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in La Salle Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jena High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
243 East High School Drive
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5195
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5195
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Lasalle High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1460 Blake Street
Olla, LA 71465
(318) 495-5165
Olla, LA 71465
(318) 495-5165
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
La Salle Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lasalle Parish Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
P O Drawer 90
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-8905
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-8905
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in La Salle Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in La Salle Parish, LA include Jena High School and Lasalle High School.
How many public high schools are located in La Salle Parish?
2 public high schools are located in La Salle Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in La Salle Parish?
La Salle Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in La Salle Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in La Salle Parish include: Lasalle High School vs. Jena High School, Jena High School vs. Lasalle High School
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