For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,399 students in Metairie, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Metairie, LA are Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies and East Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Metairie, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Metairie have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Louisiana public high schools.
Metairie, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Metairie, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4301 Grace King Place
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 837-8300
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 837-8300
Grades: 6-12
| 900 students
Rank: #22.
East Jefferson High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Phlox Street
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-7171
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-7171
Grades: 9-12
| 1,499 students
Metairie, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6201 Camphor St
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 888-0969
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 888-0969
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4301 Grace King Place
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 888-7334
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 888-7334
Grades: 9-12
| 1,463 students
8101 Simon Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Grades: K-8
| 429 students
Ralph J. Bunche Accelerated Academy For High School Prep (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8101 Simon St
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 737-3132
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 737-3132
Grades: 5-8
| 145 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Metairie, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Metairie, LA include Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies and East Jefferson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Metairie?
2 public high schools are located in Metairie.
What is the racial composition of students in Metairie?
Metairie public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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