For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 alternative public charter schools serving 2,066 students in Louisiana.
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Louisiana are Jcfa Lafayette, Jcfa and Jcfa-east. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana alternative public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter school average of 80% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in Louisiana (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jcfa Lafayette
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Ambassador Caffery Parkwa
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 703-4448
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 703-4448
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Jcfa
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2106 Deerfield Road
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 410-3121
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 410-3121
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Jcfa-east
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3410 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 410-3280
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 410-3280
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
New Orleans Accelerated High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12000 Hayne Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
Grades: 8-12
| 300 students
Rank: #55.
The Net Charter High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1614 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 267-9060
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 267-9060
Grades: 8-12
| 293 students
Rank: #66.
Pathways In Education-louisiana Inc.
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8999 Mansfield Rd.
Shreveport, LA 71118
(312) 560-8701
Shreveport, LA 71118
(312) 560-8701
Grades: 9-12
| 482 students
Rank: #77.
The Net 2 Charter High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6601 Franklin Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 267-9765
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 267-9765
Grades: 8-12
| 244 students
Rank: #88.
Amikids Caddo
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1807 San Jacinto St
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 636-0730
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 636-0730
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public charter schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Louisiana include Jcfa Lafayette, Jcfa and Jcfa-east.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in Louisiana?
8 alternative public charter schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 80% (majority Black).
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