Public high schools in Louisiana achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 43% (2024).
The public high schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Louisiana is Benjamin Franklin High School with 98%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 62%
98%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 75%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public High Schools in Louisiana (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 98%
Grades: 9-12
2001 Leon C. Simon Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 98%
Grades: 6-12
701 Churchill Pkwy
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Rank: #33.
Haynes School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 97%
Grades: 6-12
1416 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 837-8300
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 837-8300
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Caddo Parish Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 9-12
1601 Viking Drive
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-2501
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-2501
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 6-12
17 Gretna Blvd.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Rank: #66.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 93%
Grades: 9-12
2825 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Rank: #77.
Lusher Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: K-12
5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
Rank: #88.
Early College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
320 Devalcourt Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-8956
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-8956
Rank: #99.
Lsu Laboratory School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: K-12
45 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 578-3221
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 578-3221
Rank: #1010.
Magnet For Cultural Arts
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 7-12
1100 E Leo Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Rank: #1111.
Choudrant High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 7-12
2555 Hwy. 80
Choudrant, LA 71227
(318) 768-2541
Choudrant, LA 71227
(318) 768-2541
Rank: #1212.
North Desoto High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 77%
Grades: 8-12
2571 Hwy. 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-6917
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-6917
Rank: #1313.
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9-12
2800 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2787
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2787
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Anacoco High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 7-12
4740 Port Arthur Avenue
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3039
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3039
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Grand Lake High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 7-12
1039 Hwy 384 Grand Lake
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2231
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2231
Rank: #1616.
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 6-12
805 Teurlings Drive
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Rank: #1717.
Rosepine High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70%
Grades: 7-12
502 Louisiana Avenue
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-6079
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-6079
Rank: #1818.
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 69%
Grades: K-12
600 Savoy Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Rank: #1919.
Dutchtown High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 68%
Grades: 9-12
13165 Hwy 73
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 391-6200
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 391-6200
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Erath High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 9-12
808 South Broadway
Erath, LA 70533
(337) 937-8451
Erath, LA 70533
(337) 937-8451
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Fairview High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-12
4239 Highway 377
Grant, LA 70644
(318) 634-5354
Grant, LA 70644
(318) 634-5354
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 9-12
240 Riverdale Drive
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-7288
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-7288
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Springfield High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 8-12
32000 Hwy 42
Springfield, LA 70462
(225) 294-3256
Springfield, LA 70462
(225) 294-3256
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
C.e. Byrd High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 66%
Grades: 9-13
3201 Line Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 869-2567
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 869-2567
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Zachary High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 66%
Grades: 9-12
4100 Bronco Lane
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-2776
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-2776
Rank: #2626.
Lee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 65%
Grades: 9-12
1105 Lee Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 924-9406
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 924-9406
Rank: #2727.
Central High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: K-12
244 Larto Bayou Road
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-7574
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-7574
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Northshore High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 64%
Grades: 9-12
100 Panther Drive
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-6400
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-6400
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Terrebonne High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 64%
Grades: 9-12
7318 Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 879-3377
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 879-3377
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Central Lafourche High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 63%
Grades: 9-12
4820 Hwy 1
Raceland, LA 70394
(985) 532-3319
Raceland, LA 70394
(985) 532-3319
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
French Settlement High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 63%
Grades: 7-12
15875 La Highway 16
French Settlement, LA 70733
(225) 698-3561
French Settlement, LA 70733
(225) 698-3561
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Hicks High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-12
1296 Hicks School Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-9645
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-9645
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
West Feliciana High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 9-12
8604 U.s. Hwy. 61
Saint Francisville, LA 70775
(225) 635-4561
Saint Francisville, LA 70775
(225) 635-4561
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Mandeville High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 62%
Grades: 9-12
#1 Skipper Drive
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-5225
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-5225
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
St. Amant High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 62%
Grades: 9-12
12035 Hwy 431
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-6000
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-6000
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The best top ranked public high schools in Louisiana include Benjamin Franklin High School, Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy and Haynes School For Advanced Studies.
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