The average public school in Louisiana has approximately 513 students (2026).
The public schools with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest public school in Louisiana (by enrollment) is Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy, with 3,669 students.
# Students Range: 1,475
3,669
Avg. # Students: 1,900
Largest Louisiana Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 3,669
Grades: K-12
600 Savoy Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Rank: #22.
Denham Springs High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 2,385
Grades: 9-12
1000 North Range Avenue
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-8851
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-8851
Rank: #33.
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 2,376
Grades: 9-12
2801 Bruin Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-4565
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-4565
Rank: #44.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 2,263
Grades: PK-12
2504 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Rank: #55.
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 2,239
Grades: K-12
4962 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(504) 322-7543
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(504) 322-7543
Rank: #66.
The Willow School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Students: 2,225
Grades: K-12
5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
Rank: #77.
Chalmette High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 2,193
Grades: 9-12
1100 East Judge Perez Dr.
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-2600
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-2600
Rank: #88.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 2,177
Grades: PK-12
205 Vienne Lane
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Rank: #99.
Ponchatoula High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 2,067
Grades: 9-12
19452 Highway 22 East
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-3514
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-3514
Rank: #1010.
West Monroe High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 2,041
Grades: 8-12
201 Riggs Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-3771
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-3771
Rank: #1111.
Dutchtown High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Students: 2,029
Grades: 9-12
13165 Hwy 73
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 391-6200
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 391-6200
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Mandeville High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 2,006
Grades: 9-12
#1 Skipper Drive
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-5225
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-5225
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Walker High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 2,006
Grades: 9-12
12646 Burgess Avenue
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 664-4825
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 664-4825
Rank: #1414.
Sulphur High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 1,911
Grades: 9-12
100 Sycamore Street
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4430
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4430
Rank: #1515.
Alfred M. Barbe High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,908
Grades: 9-12
2200 West Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4460
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4460
Rank: #1616.
East Ascension High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,894
Grades: 9-12
612 E Worthy Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6100
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6100
Rank: #1717.
Airline High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,855
Grades: 8-12
2801 Airline Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-5080
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-5080
Rank: #1818.
John Ehret High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,850
Grades: 9-12
4300 Patriot St.
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-7651
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-7651
Rank: #1919.
St. Amant High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 1,847
Grades: 9-12
12035 Hwy 431
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-6000
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-6000
Rank: #2020.
Southside High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 1,833
Grades: 9-12
312 Almonaster Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7600
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7600
Rank: #2121.
Zachary High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,726
Grades: 9-12
4100 Bronco Lane
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-2776
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-2776
Rank: #2222.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,720
Grades: 9-12
3000 West Congress Street
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7980
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7980
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Captain Shreve High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,654
Grades: 9-13
6115 East Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 865-7137
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 865-7137
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Slidell High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,654
Grades: 9-12
#1 Tiger Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-2992
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-2992
Rank: #2525.
Acadiana High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,652
Grades: 9-12
315 Rue Du Belier
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7950
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7950
Rank: #2626.
Hammond High Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,606
Grades: 9-12
45168 River Road
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-7235
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-7235
Rank: #2727.
Covington High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,600
Grades: 9-12
73030 Lion Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3422
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3422
Rank: #2828.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Students: 1,593
Grades: 9-12
2825 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Rank: #2929.
Central High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,529
Grades: 9-12
10200 E Brookside
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 261-3438
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 261-3438
Rank: #3030.
Northshore High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 1,518
Grades: 9-12
100 Panther Drive
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-6400
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-6400
Rank: #3131.
C.e. Byrd High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,517
Grades: 9-12
3201 Line Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 869-2567
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 869-2567
Rank: #3232.
Benton High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 1,515
Grades: 8-12
449 Fairburn Avenue
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 759-2580
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 759-2580
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 1,480
Grades: 3-6
133 Pine Creek Drive
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 792-0156
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 792-0156
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,480
Grades: PK-8
9360 Woolworth Road
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 687-6610
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 687-6610
Rank: #3535.
Alexandria Senior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,475
Grades: 9-12
800 Ola Lane
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 448-8234
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 448-8234
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Louisiana average public schools student size?
The Louisiana average public schools student size is 513 for 2026.
What are the public schools with the largest student size in Louisiana?
The best top-ranked public schools in Louisiana include Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy, Denham Springs High School and Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the largest student size in Louisiana?
The public high school with the largest student size in Louisiana is Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy, with a value of 3,669. The public elementary school with the largest student size is Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy, with a value of 3,669.
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