For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 5,320 students in 70808, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in 70808, LA are Liberty High School and University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 70808 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 70808, LA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 70808 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Liberty High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 70808, LA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 Lee Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 924-9406
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 924-9406
Grades: 9-12
| 1,241 students
Rank: #22.
University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections)
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3113 Valley Creek Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 421-2900
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 421-2900
Grades: K-12
| 4,079 students
70808, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7600 Boone Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 766-8111
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 766-8111
Grades: 6-8
| 386 students
9880 Hyacinth Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 761-7849
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 761-7849
Grades: 4-8
| 274 students
Southdowns School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2050 Hood Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 346-1127
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 346-1127
Grades: PK
| 68 students
3113 Valley Creek Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 421-2900
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 421-2900
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2525 Wyandotte St
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 355-6197
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 355-6197
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 70808, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in 70808, LA include Liberty High School and University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections).
How many public high schools are located in 70808?
2 public high schools are located in 70808.
What is the racial composition of students in 70808?
70808 public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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