For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,008 students in St. Charles Parish, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in St. Charles Parish, LA are Destrehan High School and Hahnville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Charles Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in St. Charles Parish have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public high schools.
St. Charles Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Destrehan High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in St. Charles Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Destrehan High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Wildcat Ln
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-9946
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-9946
Grades: 9-12
| 1,497 students
Rank: #22.
Hahnville High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Tiger Drive
Boutte, LA 70039
(985) 758-7537
Boutte, LA 70039
(985) 758-7537
Grades: 9-12
| 1,511 students
St. Charles Parish 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
523 East Heather Drive
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-0299
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-0299
Grades: PK-K
| 206 students
13292 River Rd
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-7535
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-7535
Grades: PK
| n/a students
337 Gum St
Hahnville, LA 70057
(985) 783-6617
Hahnville, LA 70057
(985) 783-6617
Grades: PK
| n/a students
626 Pine Street
Hahnville, LA 70057
(985) 783-1155
Hahnville, LA 70057
(985) 783-1155
Grades: PK
| 108 students
130 Plantation Road
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 725-1429
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 725-1429
Grades: PK-K
| 144 students
102a Fifth Street
Norco, LA 70079
(985) 764-2787
Norco, LA 70079
(985) 764-2787
Grades: PK-2
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in St. Charles Parish, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in St. Charles Parish, LA include Destrehan High School and Hahnville High School.
How many public high schools are located in St. Charles Parish?
2 public high schools are located in St. Charles Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Charles Parish?
St. Charles Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in St. Charles Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in St. Charles Parish include: Hahnville High School vs. Destrehan High School, Destrehan High School vs. Hahnville High School
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