For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,000 students in 70506, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in 70506, LA are Early College Academy, Lafayette High School and Jcfa Lafayette. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 70506 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in 70506, LA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 70506 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Early College Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 70506, LA Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 Devalcourt Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-8956
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-8956
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 West Congress Street
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7980
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7980
Grades: 9-12
| 1,852 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Acadiana High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 Rue Du Belier
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7950
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,813 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 70506, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in 70506, LA include Early College Academy, Lafayette High School and Jcfa Lafayette.
How many public high schools are located in 70506?
4 public high schools are located in 70506.
What is the racial composition of students in 70506?
70506 public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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