For the 2024 school year, there are 10 vocational public schools serving 2,143 students in Louisiana.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top ranked vocational public schools in Louisiana are David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy, La School For Ag Science and Rayville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana vocational public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Vocational Public Schools in Louisiana (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
805 Teurlings Drive
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Grades: 6-12
| 1,392 students
Rank: #22.
La School For Ag Science
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Grades: 7-12
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Rayville High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
193 Hwy. 3048
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3296
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3296
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caddo Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
5950 Union Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 636-5150
Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 636-5150
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Eunice Career & Technical Education Center
Vocational School
421 South 10th Street
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-8686
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-8686
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Joseph A. Cuillier Sr. Career Center
Vocational School
1429-b Ames Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-6963
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-6963
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Livingston Parish Literacy & Technology Center
Vocational School
9261 Florida Blvd.
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 667-5268
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 667-5268
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Louis Miller Terrebonne Career And Technical High School
Vocational School
3051 Patriot Drive
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 851-1163
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 851-1163
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center
Vocational School
200 18th Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7570
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7570
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Career & Technical Education Center
Vocational School
605 Buhot Street
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-7360
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-7360
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked vocational public schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked vocational public schools in Louisiana include David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy, La School For Ag Science and Rayville High School.
How many vocational public schools are located in Louisiana?
10 vocational public schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana vocational public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Should Teacher Salaries be Public Information?
Public school teachers are considered public servants – but does that make their salary details public information? Learn about the heated debate surrounding whether teacher salaries should be made public.
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.
Bussing: North Carolina's New Student Assignment Plan
We analyze a new plan for student assignment in two North Carolina school districts and the public reaction to the idea of bussing students – as well as alternatives that have been proposed by education experts.
