3 Northwest Louisiana Schools Named Among the Best in State
SHREVEPORT, LA - Several northwest Louisiana high schools show up on a list of the best high schools in the state. The schools make the annual list published by U.S. News & World Report.
The report ranks the schools based on test scores, college readiness, enrollment and graduation rates.
Here Are the Top 5 High Schools in Louisiana:
1. Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies
Metairie, LA
College Readiness Score: 86.4
2. Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy
Avondale, LA
College Readiness Score: 74.8
3. Benjamin Franklin High School
New Orleans, LA
College Readiness Score: 77.4
4. Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Baton Rouge, LA
College Readiness Score: 77.2
5. Lusher Charter School
New Orleans, LA
College Readiness Score: 76.9
What Northwest Louisiana Schools Make the Top 20?
9. Caddo Parish Magnet High School
Shreveport
College Readiness Score: 68.0
16. Louisiana School for Math Science and the Arts
Natchitoches, LA
College Readiness Score: 27.2
18. North Desoto High School
Stonewall, LA
College Readiness Score: 24.3
A couple of other local schools make the top 25 schools in the State. Byrd High School checks in at #22 on the list. Benton High School is #23 in the 2024 rankings.
Click here to see the full report.