For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
71302, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
4020 Aaron Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-0031
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-0031
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Learning Effective Attitudes & Discipline Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4645 Lincoln Rd
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-0685
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-0685
Gr: K-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
3111 Jones Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 449-3358
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 449-3358
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3111 Jones Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 443-9093
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 443-9093
Gr: 6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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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