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Best Science Proficiency Public High Schools in Louisiana (2026)

Public high schools in Louisiana achieve an average science proficiency of 27% (2026).
The public high schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in Louisiana is Benjamin Franklin High School, with 95%.
Science Proficiency Range: 44% 95% Avg. Science Proficiency: 59%

Top Science Proficiency Public High Schools in Louisiana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 9-12
2001 Leon C Simon Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
Rank: #22.
Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 93%
Grades: 6-12
4301 Grace King Place
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 837-8300
Rank: #33.
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50%)
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 10-12
715 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2500
Rank: #44.
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 6-12
701 Churchill Pkwy
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Rank: #55.
Early College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 9-12
320 Devalcourt Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-8956
Rank: #66.
The Willow School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 83%
Grades: K-12
5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
Rank: #77.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 6-12
910 Gretna Blvd
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Rank: #88.
Lsu Laboratory School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 78%
Grades: K-12
45 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 578-3221
Rank: #99.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 77%
Grades: 9-12
2825 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Rank: #1010.
Caddo Parish Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 72%
Grades: 9-12
1601 Viking Drive
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-2501
Rank: #1111.
Dutchtown High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 59%
Grades: 9-12
13165 Hwy 73
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 391-6200
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Anacoco High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 7-12
4740 Port Arthur Avenue
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3039
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 7-12
1100 E Leo Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Rank: #1414.
Rosepine High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 54%
Grades: 7-12
502 Louisiana Avenue
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-6079
Rank: #1515.
Grand Lake High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 7-12
1039 Hwy 384 Grand Lake
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2231
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 50%
Grades: K-12
600 Savoy Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Mandeville High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 50%
Grades: 9-12
#1 Skipper Drive
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-5225
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Amikids Acadiana
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 6-12
611 Celestine La Tortue Road
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-4838
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Arlington Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 6-12
6125 Winbourne Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: K-12
5400 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 359-2906
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Central Southwest Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: K-12
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 3-12
28528 Highway 190
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-6292
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Jcfa
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 9-12
475 Manhattan Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: K-12
5191 Pinecrest Dr. Opc/dental
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Riverside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 1-12
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Choudrant High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 45-49%
Grades: 6-12
2555 Hwy. 80
Choudrant, LA 71227
(318) 768-2541
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Erath High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 45-49%
Grades: 9-12
808 South Broadway
Erath, LA 70533
(337) 937-8451
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Avoyelles Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 46%
Grades: K-12
201 Longfellow Rd
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 46%
Grades: K-10
7550 Mccall Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Liberty High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 46%
Grades: 9-12
1105 Lee Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 924-9406
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Northshore High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 46%
Grades: 9-12
100 Panther Drive
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-6400
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Belle Chasse High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 45%
Grades: 9-12
8346 Highway 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6600
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 45%
Grades: 6-12
805 Teurlings Drive
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Rank: #3434.
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 40-49%
Grades: 9-13
2800 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2787
Rank: #3535.
Destrehan High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 44%
Grades: 9-12
1 Wildcat Ln
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-9946
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