High school shapes a student’s path to college and work. Families in Caddo Heights and South Highlands have several public options within a short drive, plus a private school that appears in the neighborhood’s data. Some schools are zoned by address, and some take applications. This guide walks through the main choices and what to ask before you decide. Ratings and zones change, so confirm details with Caddo Public Schools.
Caddo Parish Magnet High School
Caddo Parish Magnet High School serves grades nine through twelve and sits in the 71101 ZIP code. It enrolls about 870 to 900 students. Rating sites listed it as the highest-rated school in the parish, with a composite score of 8.7 out of 10 on one site. Students apply to enter, so ask about deadlines, requirements, and transportation. More Details about the city and its schools are on its Wikipedia page.
C.E. Byrd High School
C.E. Byrd High School sits near the neighborhood, and a historical marker for the school stands about one mile from the South Highlands Fire Station. The school opened in 1925 on Line Avenue at Kings Highway and is named for the parish’s first superintendent, Clifton Ellis Byrd. It enrolls about 1,500 students and earned a 7.5 out of 10 on one rating site. Its size means more classes, clubs, and sports, though it also means a bigger campus. Ask about advanced classes, career programs, and athletics.
Captain Shreve High School
Captain Shreve High School is the largest public school in Caddo Parish, with about 1,660 students. It sits in the 71105 ZIP code. Large schools often offer many electives, bands, and teams. Tour the campus and ask how the school helps new students find their place.
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School
Booker T. Washington serves grades nine through twelve and enrolls about 720 to 780 students. It sits in the 71103 ZIP code. Its technology focus appeals to students who like hands-on learning. A rating site gave it a 5.1 out of 10, so visit and ask about current programs.
Woodlawn High School
Woodlawn High School sits in the 71106 ZIP code, close to the neighborhood. It enrolls about 620 students. Ask the district about zoning and programs.
Southwood High School
Southwood High School sits in the 71118 ZIP code and enrolls about 970 students. It sits farther south and may work for families who live near that edge.
Career and Technical Education
Caddo Public Schools also runs a Caddo Career and Technology Center. Students can explore trades, health careers, and technology. Ask your counselor how to enroll, and whether credits count toward graduation.
Private Option: Loyola College Prep
Loyola College Preparatory is a private coeducational high school that appears in the neighborhood’s school data. It was founded in 1902 as the all-male St. John’s High School. Private schools charge tuition and have their own application steps. Ask about costs, aid, and deadlines.
Questions to Ask on a Tour
- What classes are offered in math, science, and languages?
- How many Advanced Placement or dual enrollment courses can students take?
- What career programs are available?
- What is the graduation rate, and what do graduates do next?
- How does the school help students prepare for college and work?
- What sports, clubs, and arts programs are available?
- How does the school handle safety and discipline?
- What is the plan for transportation?
What Ratings Can and Cannot Show
Ratings blend test scores, graduation data, and other numbers. They help you spot trends, but they cannot show school culture. Visit during a school day, and talk with students and parents.
The Application Timeline
Begin in eighth grade. Check your zone and magnet deadlines. Tour two or three schools. Submit applications by the due date. Keep copies of every form. Visit the school again in spring, and attend orientation in summer.
Getting to School
The neighborhood sits near Line Avenue and other main roads. Test the drive or bus route at school hours. Ask about parking rules for students who drive.
Support at Home
Help your teen set a study routine. Check grades often. Talk about college, work, and goals. Visit the counselor each year.
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A strong high school fit gives your child room to grow. Compare options, ask questions, and trust your own visit.
