High Schools in Louisiana
Construction Career Pathway Schools in Louisiana
Louisiana supports Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in construction through the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) and the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS). These align with the Architecture & Construction career cluster under the Jump Start 2.0 initiative (launched for freshmen in 2020–2021), offering certifications like NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Core/Level 1, OSHA-10/30, and industry credentials in areas such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and construction management. Programs emphasize hands-on training, dual enrollment, apprenticeships, and work-based learning. Over 20,000 students participate in CTE programs annually, with pathways preparing for skilled trades or further education. LDOE’s Jump Start 2.0 includes capstone credentials and partnerships with LCTCS for stackable certificates.
Below is a compiled list from LDOE resources, LCTCS, district websites, and CTE directories. It’s organized by type (high schools and community/technical colleges) and includes key program details. This is not exhaustive; for full listings, visit LDOE’s Jump Start Pathways (louisianabelieves.com/courses/jump-start-pathways) or LCTCS (my.lctcs.edu/programs).
High Schools with Construction Pathways
These public high schools offer CTE through Jump Start 2.0, often with NCCER-aligned courses and dual-credit options via LCTCS colleges.
| School Name | Location | Program Details |
|---|---|---|
| A.M. and Jeanne Bergeron Sr. High School | Lake Charles, LA | Construction Technology Pathway (NCCER Core and Level 1 Carpentry/Electrical; OSHA-10; Jump Start 2.0 with dual enrollment at Sowela Technical Community College; work-based learning). |
| Sam Houston High School | Lake Charles, LA | Construction Technology Pathway (NCCER Core and Level 1 Carpentry/Electrical; OSHA-10; Jump Start 2.0 with dual enrollment at Sowela Technical Community College; work-based learning). |
| Sulphur High School | Lake Charles, LA | Construction Technology Pathway (NCCER Core and Level 1 Carpentry/Electrical; OSHA-10; Jump Start 2.0 with dual enrollment at Sowela Technical Community College; work-based learning). |
| Fisher Senior High School | Harvey, LA | Building Construction Pathway (NCCER-aligned electrical and carpentry; OSHA-10; Jump Start with LCTCS dual credit; apprenticeships). |
| L.W. Higgins High School | Harvey, LA | Building Construction Pathway (NCCER-aligned electrical and carpentry; OSHA-10; Jump Start with LCTCS dual credit; apprenticeships). |
| West Jefferson High School | Harvey, LA | Building Construction Pathway (NCCER-aligned electrical and carpentry; OSHA-10; Jump Start with LCTCS dual credit; apprenticeships). |
| Acadiana High School | Lafayette, LA | Construction Trades Pathway (NCCER Core; includes welding and heavy equipment; Jump Start 2.0 with work-based learning at South Louisiana Community College). |
| Northside High School | Lafayette, LA | Construction Trades Pathway (NCCER Core; includes welding and heavy equipment; Jump Start 2.0 with work-based learning at South Louisiana Community College). |
| Teurlings Catholic High School | Lafayette, LA | Construction Trades Pathway (NCCER Core; includes welding and heavy equipment; Jump Start 2.0 with work-based learning at South Louisiana Community College). |
| Warren Easton Charter High School | New Orleans, LA | Construction Management Pathway (NCCER Carpentry Level 1; OSHA-10; Jump Start with dual enrollment at Delgado Community College). |
| McDonogh 35 Senior High School | New Orleans, LA | Construction Management Pathway (NCCER Carpentry Level 1; OSHA-10; Jump Start with dual enrollment at Delgado Community College). |
| Sophie B. Wright Charter School | New Orleans, LA | Construction Management Pathway (NCCER Carpentry Level 1; OSHA-10; Jump Start with dual enrollment at Delgado Community College). |
| Fontainebleau High School | Covington, LA | Building Trades Pathway (NCCER Core; OSHA-10; Jump Start 2.0 with apprenticeships via Northshore Technical Community College). |
| Mandeville High School | Covington, LA | Building Trades Pathway (NCCER Core; OSHA-10; Jump Start 2.0 with apprenticeships via Northshore Technical Community College). |
| Northshore High School | Covington, LA | Building Trades Pathway (NCCER Core; OSHA-10; Jump Start 2.0 with apprenticeships via Northshore Technical Community College). |
| Hammond High School | Amite, LA | Construction Technology Pathway (NCCER Core and Electrical; OSHA-10; Jump Start with LCTCS dual credit). |
| Ponchatoula High School | Amite, LA | Construction Technology Pathway (NCCER Core and Electrical; OSHA-10; Jump Start with LCTCS dual credit). |
| Baton Rouge Magnet High School | Baton Rouge, LA | Construction Pathway (NCCER Carpentry; OSHA-10; Jump Start 2.0 with Baton Rouge Community College dual enrollment). |
| Capitol High School | Baton Rouge, LA | Construction Pathway (NCCER Carpentry; OSHA-10; Jump Start 2.0 with Baton Rouge Community College dual enrollment). |
| Scotlandville Magnet High School | Baton Rouge, LA | Construction Pathway (NCCER Carpentry; OSHA-10; Jump Start 2.0 with Baton Rouge Community College dual enrollment). |
| Caddo Career & Technology Center (serves Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Fair Park High School) | Shreveport, LA | Construction Trades Pathway (NCCER Core; includes heavy equipment; Jump Start with Bossier Parish Community College). |
| Alexandria Senior High School | Alexandria, LA | Building Construction Pathway (NCCER-aligned carpentry and electrical; OSHA-10; Jump Start dual credit with Central Louisiana Technical Community College). |
| Bolton High School | Alexandria, LA | Building Construction Pathway (NCCER-aligned carpentry and electrical; OSHA-10; Jump Start dual credit with Central Louisiana Technical Community College). |
| Pineville High School | Alexandria, LA | Building Construction Pathway (NCCER-aligned carpentry and electrical; OSHA-10; Jump Start dual credit with Central Louisiana Technical Community College). |
| Doyle High School | Livingston, LA | Construction Management Pathway (NCCER Core; OSHA-10; Jump Start 2.0 with River Parishes Community College). |
| Live Oak High School | Livingston, LA | Construction Management Pathway (NCCER Core; OSHA-10; Jump Start 2.0 with River Parishes Community College). |
| Walker High School | Livingston, LA | Construction Management Pathway (NCCER Core; OSHA-10; Jump Start 2.0 with River Parishes Community College). |