The average public high school diversity score in Louisiana is approximately 0.63 per year (2024-25).
The most diverse public high schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Louisiana is currently Ellender Memorial High School, with a diversity score of 0.78.
Diversity Score Range: 0.63
0.78
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.68
Most Diverse Public High Schools in Louisiana (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Ellender Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 9-12
3012 Patriot Drive
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4813
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4813
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 6-12
17 Gretna Blvd.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Rank: #33.
Zwolle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 7-12
649 Championship Drive
Zwolle, LA 71486
(318) 645-6104
Zwolle, LA 71486
(318) 645-6104
Rank: #44.
Elton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: 6-12
903 Second Street
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2991
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2991
Rank: #55.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 9-12
2001 Leon C Simon Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 6-12
701 Churchill Pkwy
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Riverdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 9-12
240 Riverdale Drive
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-7288
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-7288
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 9-12
2825 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 8-12
425 O Bannon Street
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 227-3810
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 227-3810
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Morgan City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: 9-12
2400 Tiger Drive
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-1754
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-1754
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: PK-12
2504 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Leesville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: 9-12
502 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3464
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3464
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: PK-12
5951 Patton Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 620-5500
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 620-5500
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Jcfa-east
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: 9-12
3410 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 410-3280
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 410-3280
Rank: #1515.
South Plaquemines High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: 7-12
34121 Highway 23
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 595-6435
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 595-6435
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Jefferson Virtual High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: 9-12
4400 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 484-4000
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 484-4000
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Acadiana High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: 9-12
315 Rue Du Belier
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7950
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7950
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Chalmette High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: 9-12
1100 East Judge Perez Dr.
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-2600
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-2600
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Morris Jeff Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: PK-12
211 Lopez Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6258
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6258
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Lafayette High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: 9-12
3000 West Congress Street
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7980
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7980
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
C.f. Rowley Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: 6-12
49 Madison Avenue
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-4001
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-4001
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: 9-12
2800 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2787
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2787
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Terrebonne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: 9-12
7318 Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 879-3377
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 879-3377
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
East Ascension High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: 9-12
612 E Worthy Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6100
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6100
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
H. L. Bourgeois High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: 9-12
#1 Reservation Court
Gray, LA 70359
(985) 872-3277
Gray, LA 70359
(985) 872-3277
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Rapides High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.65
Grades: 9-12
9463 Highway 71 South
Lecompte, LA 71346
(318) 776-9371
Lecompte, LA 71346
(318) 776-9371
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
John Ehret High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.65
Grades: 9-12
4300 Patriot St.
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-7651
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-7651
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Simsboro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.65
Grades: PK-12
1 Tiger Drive
Simsboro, LA 71275
(318) 247-6265
Simsboro, LA 71275
(318) 247-6265
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Destrehan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.64
Grades: 9-12
1 Wildcat Ln
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-9946
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-9946
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Many High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.64
Grades: 9-12
100 Tiger Drive
Many, LA 71449
(318) 256-2114
Many, LA 71449
(318) 256-2114
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Airline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.64
Grades: 8-12
2801 Airline Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-5080
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-5080
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Patterson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.64
Grades: 9-12
2525 Highway 182 W
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-2675
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-2675
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
New Harmony High Institute
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.64
Grades: 9-12
3368 Esplanade
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 612-7869
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 612-7869
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Abbeville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.63
Grades: 9-12
1305 Wildcat Dr
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-1874
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-1874
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Slidell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.63
Grades: 9-12
#1 Tiger Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-2992
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-2992
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Louisiana average public high schools diversity score?
The Louisiana average public high schools diversity score is 0.63 for 2024-25.
What are public high schools with the most diversity score in Louisiana?
The best top ranked public high schools in Louisiana include Ellender Memorial High School, Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies and Zwolle High School.
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