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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Baton Rouge Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public high schools serving 26,233 students in Baton Rouge, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Baton Rouge, LA are Baton Rouge Magnet High School, Lsu Laboratory School and Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baton Rouge, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Baton Rouge have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Baton Rouge, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baton Rouge Magnet High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 Baton Rouge, LA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2825 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Gr: 9-12 | 1,593 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Lsu Laboratory School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
45 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 578-3221
Gr: K-12 | 1,463 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7550 Mccall Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Gr: K-10 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 888:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Central High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10200 E Brookside
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 261-3438
Gr: 9-12 | 1,529 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Liberty High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1105 Lee Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 924-9406
Gr: 9-12 | 1,218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Madison Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1555 Madison Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 636-5863
Gr: 9-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Thrive Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2585 Brightside Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 367-6855
Gr: 7-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Arlington Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6125 Winbourne Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Southern University Lab School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
129 Swan Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1010.
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4962 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(504) 322-7543
Gr: K-12 | 2,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Geo Next Generation High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2311 Sherwood Forest Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 314-2044
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #1212.
Woodlawn High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15755 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Helix Aviation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 Airpark Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 773-4925
Gr: K-9 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Collegiate Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
282 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 892-6962
Gr: 9-12 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Mckinley Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 East Mckinley
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 344-7696
Gr: 9-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Idea Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7800 Innovation Park Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 953-7963
Gr: K-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Helix Mentorship Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
339 Florida Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 346-5180
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Tara High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9002 Whitehall
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Scotlandville Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9870 Scotland Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-3715
Gr: 9-12 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Istrouma High School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3730 Winbourne
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 636-2686
Gr: 6-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2121.
Idea Bridge
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 North Airway Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 778-9091
Gr: K-12 | 1,122 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Belaire High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12121 Tams Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-1860
Gr: 9-12 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Broadmoor Senior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10100 Goodwood Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 926-1420
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4375 E Brookstown Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 757-9679
Gr: PK-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Northdale Superintendent's Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10755 Cletus
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Gr: K-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5015 Auto Plex Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 298-1223
Gr: K-10 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2727.
Glen Oaks Senior High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6650 Cedar Grove Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 356-4306
Gr: 6-12 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Capitol High School
1000 North 23rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 239-7506
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Louisiana Rebirth Blended Learning Academy
Charter School
4962 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 448-5399
Gr: 9-12 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Louisiana School For The Deaf
Special Education School
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 757-3651
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 757-3483
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Baton Rouge, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Baton Rouge, LA include Baton Rouge Magnet High School, Lsu Laboratory School and Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus.
How many public high schools are located in Baton Rouge?
34 public high schools are located in Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of students in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Baton Rouge are often viewed compared to one another?

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