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Best Louisiana Charter Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 63 charter public high schools serving 51,154 students in Louisiana.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public high schools in Louisiana are Benjamin Franklin High School, The Willow School and Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Louisiana charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benjamin Franklin High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).

Best Charter Public High Schools in Louisiana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2001 Leon C Simon Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
The Willow School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
Gr: K-12 | 2,225 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
600 Savoy Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Gr: K-12 | 3,669 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Avoyelles Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 Longfellow Rd
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Gr: K-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7550 Mccall Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Gr: K-10 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 888:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
D'arbonne Woods Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9560 Hwy. 33
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8051
Gr: K-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
La School For Ag Science
Vocational School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Gr: 7-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
V. B. Glencoe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4491 Hwy 83
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Gr: PK-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Slaughter Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2944 Highway 412 West
Slaughter, LA 70777
(225) 570-8682
Gr: 7-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1601 Leonidas Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 620-5500
Gr: PK-12 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2504 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-12 | 2,263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Madison Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1555 Madison Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 636-5863
Gr: 9-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Downsville Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4787 Highway 151
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Gr: PK-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Jcfa
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
475 Manhattan Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Jcfa-east
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3410 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 410-3280
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1616.
The Net Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1614 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 267-9060
Gr: 8-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Beekman Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15190 Am Baker Road
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1743
Gr: PK-12 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1818.
New Orleans Accelerated High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12000 Hayne Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
Gr: 8-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Morris Jeff Community School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Lopez Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6258
Gr: PK-12 | 1,442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2020.
Pathways In Education-louisiana Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8999 Mansfield Rd.
Shreveport, LA 71118
(312) 560-8701
Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2121.
Lake Charles College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Power Centre Pkwy
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 419-2868
Gr: 9-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Edna Karr High School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 General Meyer Ave
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 302-7135
Gr: 9-12 | 1,097 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Delhi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6940 Hwy 17
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-0433
Gr: K-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2424.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Vienne Lane
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Gr: PK-12 | 2,177 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2525.
Warren Easton Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3019 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 324-7400
Gr: 9-13 | 1,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2626.
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4962 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(504) 322-7543
Gr: K-12 | 2,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2727.
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
425 O Bannon Street
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 227-3810
Gr: 8-12 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2828.
Delta Charter School Mst
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Lynwood Drive
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3202
Gr: K-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2929.
Walter L. Cohen High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3575 Baronne St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 503-1400
Gr: 9-13 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
Geo Next Generation High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2311 Sherwood Forest Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 314-2044
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
G W Carver High School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3059 Higgins Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 308-3660
Gr: 9-13 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Cadillac St.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7600
Gr: 9-13 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5712 South Claiborne Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 324-7500
Gr: 9-13 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Jefferson Rise Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3645 Lapalco Blvd.
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-9799
Gr: 6-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3535.
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1517 Stateman Rd.
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Gr: K-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public high schools in Louisiana?
The top-ranked charter public high schools in Louisiana include Benjamin Franklin High School, The Willow School and Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy.
How many charter public high schools are located in Louisiana?
66 charter public high schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana charter public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).

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