When it comes to choosing the best high school in Louisiana, factors like education proficiency and college preparedness are often things to consider.
U.S. News & World Report has made it easy to find schools that excel in such matters, ranking high schools based on college-level exam scores, graduation rates and more.
On U.S. News & World Reports' ranking, top schools' proficiency in subjects like mathematics, reading and science can also be found.
U.S. News & World Report: 10 best high schools in Louisiana
In order to rank the best high school in Louisiana, U.S. News & World Report analyzed schools' graduation rate, performance on state-required tests and how well schools prepare students for college.
1. Benjamin Franklin High School
Benjamin Franklin High School, located at 2001 Leon C Simon Dr. in New Orleans, is ranked as the number one high school in Louisiana. Here, the Advanced Placement (AP) participation rate is 91% and 78% of students passed at least one AP exam. The school's graduation rate is approximately 95%, according to U.S. News & World Report.
2. Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies
Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies in Metairie, at 4301 Grace King Pl., is ranked as the second best high school in Louisiana. This school has a 100% AP participation rate, with 75% of students passing at least one AP exam. The school has a graduation rate of approximately 95%, says U.S. News & World Report.
3. Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy
Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy, located at 701 Churchill Pkwy. in Avondale, is said to be the third best school in Louisiana. The AP participation rate at this school is 72% and 57% of students passed at least one AP exam. This school also has a graduation rate of approximately 95%, according to U.S. News & World Report.
4. The Willow School
The Willow School in New Orleans, located at 5624 Freret St., is among the best high schools in Louisiana. The AP participation rate at the school is 96%, with 76% of students passing at least one AP exam. Approximately 95% of students graduate from The Willow School, says U.S. News & World Report.
5. Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Baton Rouge Magnet High School, located at 2825 Government St., ranks highly within the state for college readiness and curriculum breadth. This school's AP participation rate is 87% and 60% of students passed at least one AP exam. The graduation rate is approximately 95%, according to U.S. News & World Report.
6. Caddo Parish Magnet High School
Caddo Parish Magnet High School, located at 1601 Viking Dr. in Shreveport, is highly rated in the state for college curriculum breadth and state assessment proficiency. Here, the AP participation rate is 70% and 58% of students passed at least one AP exam. The school has a graduation rate of approximately 95%, says U.S. News & World Report.
7. Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts in Opelousas, located at 1100 E Leo St., is among the best high schools in the state, ranking highly for state assessment performance. This school's AP participation rate is 75%, with 36% of students passing at least one AP exam. The graduation rate is approximately 95%, according to U.S. News & World Report.
8. Liberty High School
Liberty High School, located in Baton Rouge at 1105 Lee Dr., is ranked number eight within Louisiana. The AP participation rate at this school is 100%, with 34% of students passing at least one AP exam. The school's graduation rate is approximately 95%, says U.S. News & World Report.
9. Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies, located in Gretna in 910 Gretna Blvd., ranks among the top schools in Louisiana for state assessment performance. The school's AP participation rate is 48% and 31% of students passed at least one AP exam. The graduation rate is approximately 95%, says U.S. News & World Report.
10. LSU Laboratory School
LSU Laboratory School in Baton Rouge, located at 45 Dalrymple Dr., is said to be the tenth best high school in Louisiana. Here, the AP participation rate is 67% and 42% of students passed at least one AP exam. The school's graduation rate is approximately 95%, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Presley Bo Tyler is a reporter for the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team for Gannett/USA Today. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at [email protected]
This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: The best high school in Louisiana? US News & World Report ranks 10 best
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