The average public school in Louisiana has approximately 538 students (2025).
The public schools with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest public school in Louisiana (by enrollment) is University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections) with 4,079 students.
# Students Range: 1,566
4,079
Avg. # Students: 2,061
Largest Louisiana Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections)
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 4,079
Grades: K-12
3113 Valley Creek Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 421-2900
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 421-2900
Rank: #22.
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 3,002
Grades: K-12
600 Savoy Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Rank: #33.
Dutchtown High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 2,731
Grades: 9-12
13165 Hwy 73
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 391-6200
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 391-6200
Rank: #44.
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 2,570
Grades: 9-12
2801 Bruin Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-4565
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-4565
Rank: #55.
St. Amant High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 2,433
Grades: 9-12
12035 Hwy 431
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-6000
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-6000
Rank: #66.
Chalmette High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 2,317
Grades: 9-12
1100 East Judge Perez Dr.
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-2600
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-2600
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 2,303
Grades: PK-12
2504 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
Students: 2,303
Grades: K-12
4962 Florida Blvd.,
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(877) 490-3596
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(877) 490-3596
Rank: #99.
Ponchatoula High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 2,254
Grades: 9-12
19452 Highway 22 East
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-3514
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-3514
Rank: #1010.
Mandeville High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 2,188
Grades: 9-12
#1 Skipper Drive
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-5225
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-5225
Rank: #1111.
West Monroe High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 2,160
Grades: 8-12
201 Riggs Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-3771
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-3771
Rank: #1212.
East Ascension High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 2,157
Grades: 9-12
612 E Worthy Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6100
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6100
Rank: #1313.
Walker High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 2,134
Grades: 9-12
12646 Burgess Avenue
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 664-4825
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 664-4825
Rank: #1414.
The Willow School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Students: 2,120
Grades: K-12
5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
Rank: #1515.
John Ehret High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 2,078
Grades: 9-12
4300 Patriot St.
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-7651
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-7651
Rank: #1616.
Alfred M. Barbe High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 2,012
Grades: 9-12
2200 West Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4460
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4460
Rank: #1717.
Sulphur High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 1,992
Grades: 9-12
100 Sycamore Street
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4430
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4430
Rank: #1818.
Airline High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,951
Grades: 8-12
2801 Airline Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-5080
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-5080
Rank: #1919.
Southside High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 1,891
Grades: 9-12
312 Almonaster Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7600
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7600
Rank: #2020.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,862
Grades: 9-12
3000 West Congress Street
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7980
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7980
Rank: #2121.
Captain Shreve High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,845
Grades: 9-12
6115 East Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 865-7137
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 865-7137
Rank: #2222.
Acadiana High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,835
Grades: 9-12
315 Rue Du Belier
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7950
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7950
Rank: #2323.
Slidell High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,833
Grades: 9-12
#1 Tiger Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-2992
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-2992
Rank: #2424.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,809
Grades: PK-12
205 Vienne Lane
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Rank: #2525.
Zachary High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 1,784
Grades: 9-12
4100 Bronco Lane
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-2776
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-2776
Rank: #2626.
Hammond High Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,772
Grades: 9-12
45168 River Road
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-7235
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-7235
Rank: #2727.
Denham Springs High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 1,757
Grades: 10-12
1000 North Range Avenue
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-8851
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-8851
Rank: #2828.
West Jefferson High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,707
Grades: 9-12
2200 Eighth Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 368-6055
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 368-6055
Rank: #2929.
Covington High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,690
Grades: 9-12
73030 Lion Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3422
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3422
Rank: #3030.
Fontainebleau High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 1,619
Grades: 9-12
100 Bulldog Drive
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 892-7112
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 892-7112
Rank: #3131.
Northshore High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 1,610
Grades: 9-12
100 Panther Drive
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-6400
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-6400
Rank: #3232.
Central High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,605
Grades: 9-12
10200 E Brookside
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 261-3438
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 261-3438
Rank: #3333.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Students: 1,602
Grades: 9-12
2825 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Rank: #3434.
Benton High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,568
Grades: 8-12
449 Fairburn Avenue
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 759-2580
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 759-2580
Rank: #3535.
Morris Jeff Community School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,566
Grades: PK-12
211 Lopez Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6258
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6258
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Louisiana average public schools student size?
The Louisiana average public schools student size is 538 for 2025.
What are the public schools with the largest student size in Louisiana?
The best top ranked public schools in Louisiana include University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections), Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy and Dutchtown High School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the largest student size in Louisiana?
The public high school with the largest student size in Louisiana is University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections), with a value of 4,079. The public elementary school with the largest student size is University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections), with a value of 4,079.
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