For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,738 students in 70805, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in 70805, LA are Central High School, Arlington Preparatory Academy and Istrouma High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 70805 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 70805, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 70805 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 70805, LA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10200 E Brookside
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 261-3438
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 261-3438
Grades: 9-12
| 1,605 students
Rank: #22.
Arlington Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6125 Winbourne Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Grades: 6-12
| 91 students
Rank: #33.
Istrouma High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3730 Winbourne
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 636-2686
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 636-2686
Grades: 6-12
| 697 students
Rank: #44.
Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4375 E Brookstown Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 757-9679
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 757-9679
Grades: PK-12
| 345 students
70805, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5555 Beechwood Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-3461
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-3461
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
4375 East Brookstown
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-0382
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-0382
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
4375 Brookstown Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-6556
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-6556
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
4375 East Brookstown Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 342-5252
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 342-5252
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
5300 Douglas St
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-2106
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-2106
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4055 Prescott Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 372-2037
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 372-2037
Grades: PK-8
| 528 students
East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3730 Winbourne Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-4680
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-4680
Grades: 8-12
| 228 students
6125 Winbourne Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-0104
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-0104
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Istrouma Middle Magnet School (Closed 2005)
Magnet School
2500 Erie Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 357-6464
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 357-6464
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
3730 Winbourne
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-7701
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-7701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mohican Education Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4050 Tunica St
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-6691
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-6691
Grades: K-5
| 33 students
3875 Byron
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 357-5913
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 357-5913
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
3730 Winbourne Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 357-6481
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 357-6481
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wilma C. Montgomery Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4070 Tunica Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-0388
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-0388
Grades: 1-12
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 70805, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in 70805, LA include Central High School, Arlington Preparatory Academy and Istrouma High School.
How many public high schools are located in 70805?
4 public high schools are located in 70805.
What is the racial composition of students in 70805?
70805 public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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