For the 2025 school year, there are 31 alternative public schools serving 4,771 students in Louisiana.
The top ranked alternative public schools in Louisiana are Jcfa Lafayette, Amikids Acadiana and Riverside Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Schools in Louisiana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jcfa Lafayette
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Ambassador Caffery Parkwa
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 703-4448
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 703-4448
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Amikids Acadiana
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 Celestine La Tortue Road
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-4838
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-4838
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Riverside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jcfa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
475 Manhattan Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jcfa-east
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3410 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 410-3280
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 410-3280
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
The Net Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1614 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 267-9060
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 267-9060
Gr: 8-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
New Orleans Accelerated High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12000 Hayne Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
Gr: 8-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Central Southwest Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Gr: K-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Concordia Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
160 Kindergarten Road
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3941
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3941
Gr: 3-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Pathways In Education-louisiana Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8999 Mansfield Rd.
Shreveport, LA 71118
(312) 560-8701
Shreveport, LA 71118
(312) 560-8701
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Arlington Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6125 Winbourne Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Edward J Sam Accelerated School Of Lafayette
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 18th St.
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7560
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7560
Gr: 7-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Christian Acres Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Loop Road
Tallulah, LA 71284
(318) 574-1563
Tallulah, LA 71284
(318) 574-1563
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28528 Highway 190
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-6292
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-6292
Gr: 3-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1515.
The Net 2 Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6601 Franklin Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 267-9765
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 267-9765
Gr: 8-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1616.
Strehle Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
178 Millie Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 831-0316
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 831-0316
Gr: 8-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1717.
Travis Hill School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Milton Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 658-3400
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 658-3400
Gr: 3-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 86:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Howard School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
904 Deville Lane
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763
Gr: 2-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1919.
Ware Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3565 Highway 71
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Gr: K-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Academic Recovery Ombudsman
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 North Holzman
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 210-0491
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 210-0491
Gr: 2-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Koonce St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Gr: 4-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Southside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4701 South Grand St.
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Gr: 1-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2323.
Frederick Douglass Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 371-4651
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 371-4651
Gr: 3-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2424.
Red River Academic Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Jim Crow Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Gr: 3-6 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2525.
C.f. Rowley Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
49 Madison Avenue
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-4001
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-4001
Gr: 6-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4375 E Brookstown Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 757-9679
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 757-9679
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Sherrouse School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Sherrouse Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Gr: K-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Amikids Caddo
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1807 San Jacinto St
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 364-5287
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 364-5287
Gr: 6-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 122:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Northdale Superintendent's Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10755 Cletus
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville
Alternative School
1815 Terrace Hwy.
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-5504
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-5504
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center
Alternative School
4815 Shed Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-1459
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-1459
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Louisiana include Jcfa Lafayette, Amikids Acadiana and Riverside Alternative High School.
How many alternative public schools are located in Louisiana?
31 alternative public schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana alternative public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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