For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 425 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA.
The top-ranked public high school in Downtown is Helix Mentorship Steam Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 44% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Helix Mentorship Steam Academy, with 85-89% 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 Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Helix Mentorship Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
339 Florida Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 346-5180
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 346-5180
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA include Helix Mentorship Steam Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Baton Rouge?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Baton Rouge?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Baton Rouge 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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