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Best Louisiana Blue Ribbon Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 blue ribbon public high schools serving 15,755 students in Louisiana.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Louisiana are Benjamin Franklin High School, Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies and Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Louisiana blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more 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 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Louisiana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2001 Leon C Simon Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4301 Grace King Place
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 837-8300
Gr: 6-12 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
701 Churchill Pkwy
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Gr: 6-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Caddo Parish Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1601 Viking Drive
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-2501
Gr: 9-12 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Early College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
320 Devalcourt Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-8956
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
910 Gretna Blvd
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
The Willow School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
Gr: K-12 | 2,225 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
North Desoto High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2571 Hwy. 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-6917
Gr: 9-12 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Anacoco High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4740 Port Arthur Avenue
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3039
Gr: 7-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1212.
Rosepine High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
502 Louisiana Avenue
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-6079
Gr: 7-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1313.
Erath High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
808 South Broadway
Erath, LA 70533
(337) 937-8451
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1414.
Avoyelles Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 Longfellow Rd
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Gr: K-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1515.
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
715 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2500
Gr: 10-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
Morehouse Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
909 Larche Lane
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-3126
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1818.
Midland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
735 South Crocker
Morse, LA 70559
(337) 783-3310
Gr: 8-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1919.
Edna Karr High School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 General Meyer Ave
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 302-7135
Gr: 9-12 | 1,097 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Patterson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Highway 182 W
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-2675
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Louisiana?
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Louisiana?
20 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).

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