The average student:teacher ratio in Louisiana public high schools is approximately 15:1 (2025).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1
8:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Public High Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Louisiana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
325 Main Street Hwy 507
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9
3774 Gentilly Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 252-2675
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 252-2675
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 757-3483
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 757-3483
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Louisiana School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 757-3651
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 757-3651
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
2800 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2787
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2787
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Arlington Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
6125 Winbourne Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Johnson Bayou High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
6304 Gulf Beach Highway
Cameron, LA 70631
(337) 569-2138
Cameron, LA 70631
(337) 569-2138
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
5400 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 359-2906
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 359-2906
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Eastern La Mental System
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 10-12
Hwy. 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 757-3375
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 757-3375
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Grand Isle High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
149 Ludwig Lane
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
1100 N Crocker St
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
13770 Louisiana Highway 77
Rosedale, LA 70772
(225) 238-0260
Rosedale, LA 70772
(225) 238-0260
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Rapides Training Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
4020 Aaron Street
Thibodaux, LA 70302
(318) 445-7017
Thibodaux, LA 70302
(318) 445-7017
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Riverside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 1-12
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
West St. John High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 8-12
480 La Hwy 3127
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3271
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3271
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Concordia Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 3-12
160 Kindergarten Road
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3941
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3941
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
North Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
6579 Hwy. 10
Lebeau, LA 71345
(337) 623-4239
Lebeau, LA 71345
(337) 623-4239
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Opportunities Academy
Charter School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 12
2625 Thalia St.
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 503-1421
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 503-1421
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
105 Moffet Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
South Cameron High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
753 Oak Grove Highway
Grand Chenier, LA 70643
(337) 542-4628
Grand Chenier, LA 70643
(337) 542-4628
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Gibsland-coleman High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
10th Street
Gibsland, LA 71028
(318) 843-6247
Gibsland, LA 71028
(318) 843-6247
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Jefferson Virtual High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
4400 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 484-4000
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 484-4000
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 10-12
715 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2500
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2500
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Plain Dealing High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
300 East Vance Street
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(318) 759-2700
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(318) 759-2700
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
White Castle High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12
32695 Graham Street
White Castle, LA 70788
(225) 545-3621
White Castle, LA 70788
(225) 545-3621
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-12
967 Daniel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-2264
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-2264
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
4375 E Brookstown Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 757-9679
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 757-9679
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Hackberry High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
1390 School Street
Hackberry, LA 70645
(337) 762-3305
Hackberry, LA 70645
(337) 762-3305
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Morehouse Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
909 Larche Lane
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-3126
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-3126
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Northdale Superintendent's Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-12
10755 Cletus
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Oberlin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12
#1 Tiger Lane
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-4341
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-4341
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Phoenix High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
12700 Hwy 23
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-12
5191 Pinecrest Dr. Opc/dental
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Starks High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
137 Highway 10p S
Starks, LA 70661
(337) 217-4820
Starks, LA 70661
(337) 217-4820
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Thrive Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12
2585 Brightside Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 367-6855
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 367-6855
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Louisiana average public high schools student:teacher ratio?
The Louisiana average public high schools student:teacher ratio is 15:1 for 2025.
What are the public high schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Louisiana?
The best top ranked public high schools in Louisiana include Bienville High School, The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men and Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired.
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