For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,822 students in 70806, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 70806, LA are Baton Rouge Magnet High School, Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy and Collegiate Baton Rouge. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 70806 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 70806, LA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 70806 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baton Rouge Magnet High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 70806, LA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2825 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Gr: 9-12 | 1,593 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4962 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(504) 322-7543
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(504) 322-7543
Gr: K-12 | 2,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Collegiate Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
282 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 892-6962
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 892-6962
Gr: 9-12 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Tara High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9002 Whitehall
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-6100
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Louisiana Rebirth Blended Learning Academy
Charter School
4962 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 448-5399
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 448-5399
Gr: 9-12 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 70806, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 70806, LA include Baton Rouge Magnet High School, Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy and Collegiate Baton Rouge.
How many public high schools are located in 70806?
5 public high schools are located in 70806.
What is the racial composition of students in 70806?
70806 public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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