For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,659 students in Natchitoches, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Natchitoches, LA are Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts, Natchitoches Central High School and Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Natchitoches, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Natchitoches have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Natchitoches, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Natchitoches, LA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2500
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2500
Gr: 10-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Natchitoches Central High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6513 Hwy. 1 South Bypass
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2211
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 1,211 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Koonce St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Gr: 4-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Natchitoches, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Gr: PK-5
Natchitoches Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Natchitoches, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Natchitoches, LA include Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts, Natchitoches Central High School and Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center.
How many public high schools are located in Natchitoches?
3 public high schools are located in Natchitoches.
What is the racial composition of students in Natchitoches?
Natchitoches public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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