For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,039 students in 70506, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 70506, LA are Early College Academy, Lafayette High School and Jcfa Lafayette. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 70506 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 70506, LA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 70506 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Early College Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 70506, LA Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
320 Devalcourt Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-8956
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-8956
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 West Congress Street
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7980
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7980
Gr: 9-12 | 1,862 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Acadiana High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 Rue Du Belier
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7950
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,835 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 70506, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 70506, LA include Early College Academy, Lafayette High School and Jcfa Lafayette.
How many public high schools are located in 70506?
4 public high schools are located in 70506.
What is the racial composition of students in 70506?
70506 public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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