For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,501 students in St. Bernard Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in St. Bernard Parish, LA are Chalmette High School and C.f. Rowley Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Bernard Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in St. Bernard Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
St. Bernard Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chalmette High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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 St. Bernard Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chalmette High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 East Judge Perez Dr.
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-2600
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
C.f. Rowley Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
49 Madison Avenue
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-4001
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-4001
Gr: 6-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
St. Bernard Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
49 Madison Avenue
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1000
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1000
Gr: K-5 | 571 students Minority enrollment: 51%
1 Mustang Drive
Arabi, LA 70032
(504) 301-0100
Arabi, LA 70032
(504) 301-0100
Gr: PK-5 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
1201 Bayou Road
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-0200
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-0200
Gr: 6-8 | 536 students Minority enrollment: 35%
2601 Torres Drive
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-1100
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-1100
Gr: 8-12 | 465 students Minority enrollment: 39%
1100 East Judge Perez Drive
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 613-5301
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 613-5301
Gr: PK-12 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
4301 Bayou Road
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-1300
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in St. Bernard Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in St. Bernard Parish, LA include Chalmette High School and C.f. Rowley Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in St. Bernard Parish?
2 public high schools are located in St. Bernard Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Bernard Parish?
St. Bernard Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in St. Bernard Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in St. Bernard Parish include: Chalmette High School vs. C.f. Rowley Alternative School, C.f. Rowley Alternative School vs. Chalmette High School
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