For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,422 students in 70806, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in 70806, LA are Baton Rouge Magnet High School, Collegiate Baton Rouge and Tara High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 70806 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 70806, LA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 70806 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to 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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 70806, LA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2825 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Grades: 9-12
| 1,602 students
Rank: #22.
Collegiate Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
282 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 892-6962
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 892-6962
Grades: 9-12
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
Tara High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9002 Whitehall
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-6100
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,002 students
Rank: n/an/a
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
4962 Florida Blvd.,
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(877) 490-3596
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(877) 490-3596
Grades: K-12
| 2,303 students
70806, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Apex Collegiate Academy Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
9700 Scenic Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 304-6162
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 304-6162
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Baton Rouge Charter Academy At Mid-city (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1900 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 663-1057
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 663-1057
Grades: K-8
| 676 students
1645 North Foster Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 357-0139
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 357-0139
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
1645 North Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 767-1477
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 767-1477
Grades: 5-8
| 106 students
Laurel Oaks Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
440 N. Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 294-5490
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 294-5490
Grades: K-2
| 90 students
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4962 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(504) 322-7543
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(504) 322-7543
Grades: K-12
| 2,180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 70806, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in 70806, LA include Baton Rouge Magnet High School, Collegiate Baton Rouge and Tara High School.
How many public high schools are located in 70806?
4 public high schools are located in 70806.
What is the racial composition of students in 70806?
70806 public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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