For the 2026 school year, there are 11 vocational public schools serving 2,108 students in Louisiana.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top-ranked vocational public schools in Louisiana are David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy, La School For Ag Science and Rayville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana vocational public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Vocational Public Schools in Louisiana (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
805 Teurlings Drive
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Gr: 6-12 | 1,366 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
La School For Ag Science
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Gr: 7-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Rayville High School
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
193 Hwy. 3048
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3296
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3296
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Bossier Ps For Technology & Innovative Learning
Vocational School
1020 Innovation Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 759-2900
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 759-2900
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Caddo Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
5950 Union Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 636-5150
Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 636-5150
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Eunice Career & Technical Education Center
Vocational School
421 South 10th Street
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-8686
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-8686
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Joseph A. Cuillier Sr. Career Center
Vocational School
1429-b Ames Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-6963
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-6963
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Livingston Parish Literacy & Technology Center
Vocational School
9261 Florida Blvd.
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 667-5268
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 667-5268
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Louis Miller Terrebonne Career And Technical High School
Vocational School
3051 Patriot Drive
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4840
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4840
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center
Vocational School
200 18th Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7570
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7570
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Career & Technical Education Center
Vocational School
605 Buhot Street
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-7360
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-7360
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked vocational public schools in Louisiana?
The top-ranked vocational public schools in Louisiana include David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy, La School For Ag Science and Rayville High School.
How many vocational public schools are located in Louisiana?
11 vocational public schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana vocational public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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