For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 723 students in La Salle Parish, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in La Salle Parish, LA are Jena High School and Lasalle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Salle Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in La Salle Parish have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
La Salle Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jena High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in La Salle Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jena High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
243 East High School Drive
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5195
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5195
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Lasalle High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1460 Blake Street
Olla, LA 71465
(318) 495-5165
Olla, LA 71465
(318) 495-5165
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
La Salle Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lasalle Parish Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
P O Drawer 90
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-8905
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-8905
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in La Salle Parish, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in La Salle Parish, LA include Jena High School and Lasalle High School.
How many public high schools are located in La Salle Parish?
2 public high schools are located in La Salle Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in La Salle Parish?
La Salle Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in La Salle Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in La Salle Parish include: Jena High School vs. Lasalle High School, Lasalle High School vs. Jena High School
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