For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,067 students in Ponchatoula, LA.
The top-ranked public high school in Ponchatoula, LA is Ponchatoula High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ponchatoula, LA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Ponchatoula have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Ponchatoula, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ponchatoula High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 Ponchatoula, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponchatoula High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19452 Highway 22 East
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-3514
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-3514
Gr: 9-12 | 2,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ponchatoula, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ponchatoula, LA include Ponchatoula High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ponchatoula?
1 public high schools are located in Ponchatoula.
What is the racial composition of students in Ponchatoula?
Ponchatoula public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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