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Best Louisiana Special Education Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 special education public high schools serving 1,039 students in Louisiana.
The top-ranked special education public high schools in Louisiana are New Orleans Center For Creative Arts, Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts and Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Louisiana special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).

Best Special Education Public High Schools in Louisiana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2800 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2787
Gr: 9-13 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5400 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 359-2906
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
105 Moffet Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5191 Pinecrest Dr. Opc/dental
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Gr: K-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Rapides Training Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4020 Aaron Street
Thibodaux, LA 70302
(318) 445-7017
Gr: K-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Renaissance Home For Youth
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Vandenburg Dr.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 448-8592
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern La Mental System
Special Education School
Hwy. 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 757-3375
Gr: 10-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: n/an/a
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
1100 N Crocker St
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 special education public high schools in Louisiana?
How many special education public high schools are located in Louisiana?
12 special education public high schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana special education public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).

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