For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 147 students in Saint Joseph, LA.
The top-ranked public high school in Saint Joseph, LA is Tensas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Joseph, LA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Saint Joseph have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Saint Joseph, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tensas High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Saint Joseph, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tensas High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Plank Road
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3585
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3585
Gr: 6-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Saint Joseph, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Saint Joseph, LA include Tensas High School.
How many public high schools are located in Saint Joseph?
1 public high schools are located in Saint Joseph.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Joseph?
Saint Joseph public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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