For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,501 students in Chalmette, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Chalmette, LA are Chalmette High School and C.f. Rowley Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chalmette, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Chalmette have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Chalmette, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chalmette High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Chalmette, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chalmette High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 East Judge Perez Dr.
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-2600
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,317 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 184 students
Chalmette, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 8th St
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1500
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1500
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
49 Madison Avenue
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1000
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1000
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
1100 East Judge Perez Drive
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 613-5301
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 613-5301
Grades: PK-12
| 948 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chalmette, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Chalmette, LA include Chalmette High School and C.f. Rowley Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in Chalmette?
2 public high schools are located in Chalmette.
What is the racial composition of students in Chalmette?
Chalmette public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Chalmette are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chalmette include: C.f. Rowley Alternative School vs. Chalmette High School, Chalmette High School vs. C.f. Rowley Alternative School
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