For the 2024-25 school year, there are 30 public high schools serving 26,270 students in Baton Rouge, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Baton Rouge, LA are Lsu Laboratory School, Baton Rouge Magnet High School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baton Rouge, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Baton Rouge have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Baton Rouge, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than 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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Baton Rouge, LA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lsu Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 578-3221
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 578-3221
Grades: K-12
| 1,497 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 1,582 students
Rank: #33.
Central High School
Magnet 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
| 1,587 students
Rank: #44.
Arlington Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 100 students
Rank: #55.
Liberty High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1105 Lee Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 924-9406
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 924-9406
Grades: 9-12
| 1,208 students
Rank: #66.
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School
Magnet 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
| 395 students
Rank: #77.
Madison Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Madison Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 636-5863
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 636-5863
Grades: 9-12
| 581 students
Rank: #88.
University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3113 Valley Creek Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 421-2900
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 421-2900
Grades: K-12
| 3,928 students
Rank: #99.
Thrive Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2585 Brightside Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 367-6855
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 367-6855
Grades: 7-12
| 157 students
Rank: #1010.
Geo Next Generation High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2311 Sherwood Forest Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 314-2044
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 314-2044
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
Rank: #1111.
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
| 441 students
Rank: #1212.
Woodlawn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15755 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-1200
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,527 students
Rank: #1313.
Mckinley Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 East Mckinley
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 344-7696
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 344-7696
Grades: 9-12
| 920 students
Rank: #1414.
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 757-3482
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 757-3482
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
Rank: #1515.
Collegiate Baton Rouge
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 476 students
Rank: #1616.
Ebr Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
802 Mayflower Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 478-9264
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 478-9264
Grades: PK-12
| 466 students
Rank: #1717.
Idea Innovation
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7800 Innovation Park Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 953-7963
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 953-7963
Grades: K-10
| 997 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Capitol High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N. 23rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 239-7506
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 239-7506
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Scotlandville Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9870 Scotland Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-3715
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-3715
Grades: 9-12
| 903 students
Rank: #2020.
Idea Bridge
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 North Airway Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 778-9091
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 778-9091
Grades: K-10
| 1,250 students
Rank: #2121.
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
| 662 students
Rank: #2222.
Helix Mentorship Steam Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
339 Florida Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 346-5180
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 346-5180
Grades: 9-12
| 406 students
Rank: #2323.
Louisiana School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 769-8160
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 769-8160
Grades: PK-12
| 89 students
Rank: #2424.
Tara High School
Magnet 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
| 876 students
Rank: #2525.
Belaire High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12121 Tams Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-1860
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-1860
Grades: 9-12
| 765 students
Rank: #2626.
Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 554 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Broadmoor Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10100 Goodwood Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 926-1420
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 926-1420
Grades: 9-12
| 918 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Northdale Superintendent's Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10755 Cletus
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Grades: K-12
| 183 students
Rank: #2929.
Glen Oaks Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6650 Cedar Grove Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 356-4306
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 356-4306
Grades: 6-12
| 679 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
Baton Rouge, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Education Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
12000 Goodwood Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 925-1247
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 925-1247
Grades: 12
| n/a students
5555 Beechwood Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-3461
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-3461
Grades: 6-12
| 24 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
2401 72nd Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 357-3371
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 357-3371
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Baton Rouge Bridge Academy Inc. (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5300 Monarch Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 892-2563
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 892-2563
Grades: K-2
| 185 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
Baton Rouge College Prep (Closed 2020)
Charter School
5300 Monarch Avenue Bldg 800
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 771-8128
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 771-8128
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
7802 Howell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 364-9805
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 364-9805
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
2555 Desoto Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 922-5400
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 922-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
1225 Sharp Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-0540
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-0540
Grades: 6-8
| n/a 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
Capitol High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1000 North 23rd St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 362-1534
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 362-1534
Grades: 9-12
| 368 students
Capitol Pre-college Academy For Boys (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1000 North 23rd St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-0353
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-0353
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Capitol Pre-college Academy For Girls (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1000 North 23rd St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-0353
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-0353
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Career Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4375 East Brookstown Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 342-5252
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 342-5252
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Celerity Crestworth Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
10650 Avenue F
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 290-1564
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 290-1564
Grades: K-8
| 106 students
Children's Charter Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1143 North St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-9273
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-9273
Grades: 6-8
| 80 students
Children's Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1143 North Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-9273
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-9273
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
12000 Goodwood Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(504) 922-5400
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(504) 922-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
10650 Avenue F
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-6845
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-6845
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5300 Douglas St
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-2106
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-2106
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5300 Douglas Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-2106
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-2106
Grades: PK
| 127 students
East Baton Rouge Arts And Technology School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
101 Saint Ferdinand Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 389-0868
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 389-0868
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3730 Winbourne Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-4680
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-4680
Grades: 8-12
| 228 students
5959 Cadillac St
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 356-0256
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 356-0256
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
1650 North Acadian Thruway Eas
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-5224
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-5224
Grades: K-5
| 56 students
Greater Grace Charter Academy Inc. (Closed 2023)
Charter School
21490 B Highway 40
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 267-7318
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 267-7318
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Greenville Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
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
8600 Elm Grove Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-4267
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-4267
Grades: PK-5
| 395 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
4705 Lanier Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 387-5295
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 387-5295
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Baton Rouge, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Baton Rouge, LA include Lsu Laboratory School, Baton Rouge Magnet High School and Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Baton Rouge?
30 public high schools are located in Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of students in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Baton Rouge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Baton Rouge include: Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired vs. Louisiana School For The Deaf, Mckinley Senior High School vs. Baton Rouge Magnet High School, Tara High School vs. Woodlawn High School
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