For the 2024 school year, there are 4 alternative public high schools serving 196 students in Louisiana.
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Louisiana are Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr., Riverside Alternative High School and Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana alternative public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Louisiana alternative public high school have a Graduation Rate of 19%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public High Schools in Louisiana (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28528 Highway 190
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-6292
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-6292
Grades: 3-12
| 64 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Riverside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Grades: 1-12
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4815 Shed Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-1459
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-1459
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: #44.
Southside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4701 South Grand St.
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Grades: 1-12
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public high schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Louisiana include Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr., Riverside Alternative High School and Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center.
How many alternative public high schools are located in Louisiana?
4 alternative public high schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana alternative public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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