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Largest Louisiana Private High Schools

The average private high school in Louisiana has 364 students (2026-27).

The largest private high school in Louisiana is Jesuit High School, with 1,349 students.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# LA Schools Ranked: 170
Top 20 Range (Students): 779–1,349
LA School Avg.: 364
National School Avg.: 244

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# LA Schools Ranked: 170
Top 20 Range (Students): 779–1,349
LA School Avg.: 364
National School Avg.: 244

Louisiana Average Students Per School (Trends)

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Year	Louisiana (LA) avg
2025	364
2024	359
2023	355
2022	390
2021	388
2020	370
2019	376
2018	371
2017	395
2016	391
2015	361

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Show school map — Louisiana (students range: 779–1,349, avg 364)

School Size Range: 614 1,349 Avg. School Size: 856

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Louisiana average private high schools student size?

The Louisiana average private high schools student size is 364 for 2026-27.

What are the private high schools with the largest student size in Louisiana?

The top ranked private high schools in Louisiana include Jesuit High School, Mount Carmel Academy and Brother Martin High School.

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