For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 779 students in 71302, LA.
The top ranked public high school in 71302, LA is Peabody Magnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 71302 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 71302, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 71302 have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Peabody Magnet High School, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 71302, LA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peabody Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2727 Jones Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 448-3457
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 448-3457
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
71302, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
E. C. Hayes Exceptional School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4020 Aaron Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-3857
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-3857
Grades: K-12
| 73 students
4020 Aaron Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-0031
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-0031
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Learning Effective Attitudes & Discipline Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4645 Lincoln Rd
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-0685
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-0685
Grades: K-12
| 142 students
3111 Jones Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 449-3358
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 449-3358
Grades: PK
| 99 students
3111 Jones Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 443-9093
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 443-9093
Grades: 6
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 71302, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in 71302, LA include Peabody Magnet High School.
How many public high schools are located in 71302?
1 public high schools are located in 71302.
What is the racial composition of students in 71302?
71302 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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