For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 alternative public charter schools serving 1,708 students in Louisiana.
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Louisiana are Jcfa Lafayette, Jcfa and Jcfa-east. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana alternative public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public charter school average of 80% (majority Black).
Best Alternative ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools in Louisiana (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jcfa Lafayette
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Ambassador Caffery Parkwa
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 703-4448
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 703-4448
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jcfa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
475 Manhattan Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jcfa-east
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3410 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 410-3280
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 410-3280
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
The Net Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1614 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 267-9060
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 267-9060
Gr: 8-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
New Orleans Accelerated High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12000 Hayne Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
Gr: 8-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Pathways In Education-louisiana Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8999 Mansfield Rd.
Shreveport, LA 71118
(312) 560-8701
Shreveport, LA 71118
(312) 560-8701
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
The Net 2 Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6601 Franklin Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 267-9765
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 267-9765
Gr: 8-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #88.
Amikids Caddo
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1807 San Jacinto St
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 364-5287
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 364-5287
Gr: 6-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 122:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public charter schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Louisiana include Jcfa Lafayette, Jcfa and Jcfa-east.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in Louisiana?
8 alternative public charter schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 80% (majority Black).
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