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Best Louisiana Alternative Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 alternative public high schools serving 2,950 students in Louisiana.
The top-ranked alternative public high schools in Louisiana are Amikids Acadiana, Riverside Alternative High School and Jcfa. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana alternative public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Louisiana alternative public high school have a Graduation Rate of 25%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Edward J Sam Accelerated School Of Lafayette, with 60-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).

Best Alternative Public High Schools in Louisiana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Amikids Acadiana
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
611 Celestine La Tortue Road
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-4838
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Riverside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #7 - 97. - 9.
Central Southwest Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Concordia Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Kindergarten Road
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3941
Gr: 3-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
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: #1010.
Arlington Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6125 Winbourne Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Edward J Sam Accelerated School Of Lafayette
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 18th St.
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7560
Gr: 7-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Christian Acres Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Loop Road
Tallulah, LA 71284
(318) 574-1563
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
28528 Highway 190
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-6292
Gr: 3-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1414.
The Net 2 Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6601 Franklin Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 267-9765
Gr: 8-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Strehle Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
178 Millie Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 831-0316
Gr: 8-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1616.
Travis Hill School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Milton Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 658-3400
Gr: 3-12 | 117 students
Rank: #1717.
Howard School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
904 Deville Lane
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763
Gr: 2-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1818.
Ware Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3565 Highway 71
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Academic Recovery Ombudsman
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 North Holzman
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 210-0491
Gr: 2-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Koonce St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Gr: 4-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Southside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4701 South Grand St.
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Gr: 1-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2222.
C.f. Rowley Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
49 Madison Avenue
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-4001
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4375 E Brookstown Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 757-9679
Gr: PK-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Sherrouse School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Sherrouse Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Gr: K-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
Northdale Superintendent's Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10755 Cletus
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Gr: K-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville
Alternative School
1815 Terrace Hwy.
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-5504
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public high schools in Louisiana?
The top-ranked alternative public high schools in Louisiana include Amikids Acadiana, Riverside Alternative High School and Jcfa.
How many alternative public high schools are located in Louisiana?
27 alternative public high schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana alternative public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).

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