Approximately 53% of public high school students in Louisiana are eligible for free lunch (2024-25).
The public high schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Louisiana is Bienville High School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 85%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Louisiana (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bienville High School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
325 Main Street Hwy 507
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Eastern La Mental System
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
Hwy. 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-0552
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-0552
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Red River Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 6-11
1869 Saint Jean Street
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 409-4015
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 409-4015
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Red River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 9-12
915 East Carroll
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4913
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4913
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
L.b. Landry High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 9-12
1200 L.b. Landry Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 302-7170
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 302-7170
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-12
5191 Pinecrest Dr. Opc/dental
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ferriday High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: 8-12
801 E. E. Wallace Boulevard
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-8626
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-8626
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Northdale Superintendent's Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: K-12
10755 Cletus
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: K-12
5400 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 487-5487
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 487-5487
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: K-12
1517 Stateman Rd.
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Phoenix High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-12
12700 Hwy 23
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
South Plaquemines High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: 7-12
34121 Highway 23
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 595-6435
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 595-6435
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Collegiate Baton Rouge
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: 9-12
282 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 892-6962
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 892-6962
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
St. Helena College And Career Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: 7-12
14340 Highway 37
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-4402
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-4402
Rank: #1515.
Amikids Acadiana
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 6-12
611 Celestine La Tortue Road
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-4838
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-4838
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: 9
3774 Gentilly Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 252-2675
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 252-2675
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
G W Carver High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: 9-12
3059 Higgins Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 308-3660
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 308-3660
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: PK-12
4375 E Brookstown Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 757-9679
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 757-9679
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Louisiana School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: PK-12
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 769-8160
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 769-8160
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Abramson Sci Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: 9-12
5552 Read Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 373-6264
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 373-6264
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Booker T. Washington High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: 9-12
1201 South Roman St.
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 410-5289
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 410-5289
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: PK-12
1100 N Crocker St
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Madison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: 8-12
1234 Madison High Drive
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-3529
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-3529
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Peabody Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: 9-12
2727 Jones Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 448-3457
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 448-3457
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Renaissance Home For Youth
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: K-12
1501 Vandenburg Dr.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 448-8592
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 448-8592
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Homer High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: 9-12
1008 North Main
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2985
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2985
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: 4-12
820 Koonce St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Franklin Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 9-12
1401 Cynthia Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0143
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0143
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Glen Oaks Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 6-12
6650 Cedar Grove Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 356-4306
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 356-4306
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 7-12
2550 Thomas E. Howard Drive
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 425-3411
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 425-3411
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Livingston Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 9-12
7301 Dwyer Road
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 503-0004
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 503-0004
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Northeast Claiborne Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: K-12
100 West Holly
Summerfield, LA 71079
(870) 924-0101
Summerfield, LA 71079
(870) 924-0101
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Opportunities Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 12
2625 Thalia St.
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 503-1421
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 503-1421
Rank: #34 - 3834. - 38.
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-12
1617 Caffin Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2243
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2243
Rank: #34 - 3834. - 38.
Frederick A. Douglass High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 9-12
3820 St. Claude Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 373-6255
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 373-6255
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