For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 827 students in 70813, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in 70813, LA are Southern University Laboratory Virtual School and Southern University Lab School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 70813 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 70813, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 70813 have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southern University Lab School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 70813, LA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
129 Swan Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Grades: K-12
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Southern University Lab School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 Swan Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Grades: PK-12
| 479 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 70813, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in 70813, LA include Southern University Laboratory Virtual School and Southern University Lab School.
How many public high schools are located in 70813?
2 public high schools are located in 70813.
What is the racial composition of students in 70813?
70813 public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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