For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,399 students in Metairie, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Metairie, LA are Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies and East Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Metairie, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Metairie have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Louisiana public high schools.
Metairie, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Metairie, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4301 Grace King Place
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 837-8300
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 837-8300
Gr: 6-12 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
East Jefferson High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Phlox Street
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-7171
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-7171
Gr: 9-12 | 1,499 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Metairie, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4301 Grace King Place
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 888-7334
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 888-7334
Gr: 9-12 | 1,463 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
8101 Simon Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Gr: K-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Ralph J. Bunche Accelerated Academy For High School Prep (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8101 Simon St
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 737-3132
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 737-3132
Gr: 5-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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What are the top-ranked public high schools in Metairie, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Metairie, LA include Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies and East Jefferson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Metairie?
2 public high schools are located in Metairie.
What is the racial composition of students in Metairie?
Metairie public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).