For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 623 students in 70601, LA.
The top ranked public high school in 70601, LA is Washington/marion Magnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 70601 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 70601, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 70601 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington/marion Magnet High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 70601, LA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington/marion Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2802 Pineview Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4540
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4540
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
70601, Louisiana 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Amikids Southwest (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
425 Kingsley St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-4422
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-4422
Gr: 4-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 87%
1015 Sixth Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 437-6166
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 437-6166
Gr: 8-12 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 67%
100 N Prater St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4420
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4420
Gr: PK | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1509 Enterprise Boulevard
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-9594
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-9594
Gr: 8-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
745 S Shattuck
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4800
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 70601, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in 70601, LA include Washington/marion Magnet High School.
How many public high schools are located in 70601?
1 public high schools are located in 70601.
What is the racial composition of students in 70601?
70601 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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