16. BATON ROUGE LUTHERAN SCHOOL
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Education
Telephone: (225) 272-1288
Address: 10925 Florida Blvd.
Description: The Baton Rouge Lutheran School offers a curriculum for grades pre-K through 8 that meet or exceed Louisiana state standards. Traditional elementary classes offer math, science, English, art, music, and computer. All enrichment courses are not included for every grade level. No special education courses are offered, but the school will work with some selected students with special needs. Mandatory interview with parents and students.
17. CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Education
Telephone: (225) 383-0397
Address: 855 Heatherstone Dr.
Description: Founded in 1894 by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, Catholic High School continues as an independent, Catholic, all-male college preparatory high school accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Academic studies follow a traditional curriculum honors program, which includes a minimum of at least 12 honors courses with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5. Electives range from fine arts and foreign language to business and computer education. Athletics include a broad range of sports from football to golf.
18. CATHOLIC SCHOols diocese of baton rouge
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Education
Telephone: (225) 336-8735
Address: 1800 South Acadian Thruway
Description: With south Louisiana’s strong ties to the Catholic Church, it’s understandable that East Baton Rouge Parish has a large number of Catholic schools. Roman Catholic schools in the Diocese of Baton Rouge promote religious education programs for students, parents, and faculty. Programs include a department of special education and a department of child nutrition. All of the schools are accredited by the State of Louisiana. Privately owned schools include Sacred Heart Academy and Catholic High. Contact Baton Rouge Catholic Schools, Catholic Life Center, P.O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge LA 70821.
19. DUNHAM SCHOOL
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Education
Description: An independent, interdenominational Christian school, Dunham School has about 700 students and offers rigorous academic instruction in the framework of Christian education. Programs include chapel, some Bible studies, a variety of sports, and fine arts.
20. GABLES ACADEMY
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Education
Telephone: (225) 752-9231
Address: 1533 Jefferson Hwy
Description: Gables offers small class sizes in grades 1 through 12. The academy provides specialty work with students not functioning in mainstream school environments, including dyslexic students. Activities include baseball, basketball, and cheer squad. This well-established school provides tutorial assistance as needed and makes learning a positive experience.
21. ST. JOSEPH’s ACADEMY
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Education
Telephone: (225) 333-7207
Address: 3015 Broussard St.
Description: St. Joseph’s Academy is an all-girls privately owned Catholic high school founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Medaille. The academy is a college preparatory school, and its curriculum is built on traditional academic studies and a technology immersion program. The school has been recognized three times as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. In 2002 the Academy was recognized as a school of technology excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. The school offers a wide range of athletics. The sports teams, known as the Red Stickers, have been very successful in volleyball, swimming, and cross-country. Current leadership is Sister Adele Lambert, CSJ, president, and Linda Harvison, the first lay principal in the history of the academy.
22. EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Education
Telephone: (225) 753-3180
Address: 3200 Woodland Ridge Blvd.
Description: Operated by the Diocese of the Episcopal Church of Louisiana, Episcopal High School of Baton Rouge is one of the leading independent schools in Baton Rouge with a student–teacher ratio of 11 to 1. Established as a challenging college preparatory school, it serves students in grades pre-K through 12. Episcopal works within the framework of a fully accredited college entrance curriculum. The primary goal is to develop honest, intellectually curious, and academically disciplined students. French and English instruction starts in pre-K. Advanced placement and honors courses are included.
23. PARKVIEW BAPTIST
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Education
Telephone: (225) 291-2500
Address: 5750 Parkview Church Rd.
Description: Parkview Baptist offers a Christian education in grades K through 12, with more than 1,000 students. Students have an average of 24 on the ACT test, above the national average of 21.1. Some honors and advanced placement courses are offered. Students participate in a variety of sports, the arts, and community projects. The elementary school hosts the ACSI District Spelling Bee, Math Olympics, and National Geographic Geography Bee.
24. REDEMPTORIST HIGH SCHOOL
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Education
Telephone: (225) 357-4555
Address: 4000 St. Gerard Ave.
Description: Redemptorist, a private co-ed high school, is a Diocesan regional high school designed to meet students’ needs in academic excellence, spiritual growth, and moral development. It offers a comprehensive traditional curriculum. The school is widely known for an exceptional football team through the years. The faculty includes laymen and laywomen, one priest, and one Redemptioner Brother.
25. RUNNELS
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Education
Telephone: (225) 751-2193
Address: 16255 South Harrells Ferry Rd.
Description: Runnels, founded in 1965, is one of the oldest independent schools in Baton Rouge. It offers classes in grades pre-K through 12. Courses at every grade level are designed to stimulate and challenge. The core curriculum includes traditional classes, while electives include drama, art, photography, computer, psychology, human geography, environmental science, foreign languages, string orchestra, chorus, harp, and band. High school students choose from more than 70 credit courses, including the most Advanced Placement courses in town. Students and faculty participate over the Internet in Louisiana Virtual School, expanding the number of for-credit courses offered to Runnels students. The preschool campus is located at 6455 Jefferson Hwy.
26. VICTORY ACADEMY
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Education
Telephone: (225) 272-8339
Address: 3953 North Flannery Rd.
Description: Victory Academy offers a Christ-centered education with fewer than 400 students in grades pre-K through 8. Traditional classes are taught along with Bible courses. Sports activities include basketball, volleyball, football, and cheerleading. The school is affiliated with Victory Harvest Church.
27. LSU LAB SCHOOL
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Education
Telephone: (225) 578-3221
Address: 45 Dalrymple Dr.
Description: Louisiana State University Lab School on the LSU campus is within the LSU College of Education. It offers classes in grades K through 12. The high school is the first International Baccalaureate Diploma Program school in Louisiana. All instructors have master’s degrees or a doctorate. It is recognized as a School of Academic Distinction.
28. SOUTHERN LAB SCHOOL
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Education
Telephone: (225) 771-3490
Address: 129 Swan St.
Description: Southern University Lab School on the university campus is operated within the College of Education and offers classes in pre-K through 12th grade. The high school offers some honors classes.
29. LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Education
Telephone: (225) 769-8160
Address: 2888 Brightside
Description: Both of these schools are now on the same campus, a primarily residential site with some day students. They provide services for students ages 3 through 21. The School for the Deaf teaches sign language and lip reading. Teachers and staff are fluent in sign language. Braille is a major component of the instruction at the School for the Visually Impaired. Students are familiarized with computer aids such as Window-Eyes.
30. LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Education
Telephone: (225) 757-3482
Address: 2888 Brightside
Description: Both of these schools are now on the same campus, a primarily residential site with some day students. They provide services for students ages 3 through 21. The School for the Deaf teaches sign language and lip reading. Teachers and staff are fluent in sign language. Braille is a major component of the instruction at the School for the Visually Impaired. Students are familiarized with computer aids such as Window-Eyes.