For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 976 students in 70053, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in 70053, LA are Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies and Young Audiences Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 70053 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 70053, LA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 70053 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 70053, LA Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17 Gretna Blvd.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
Young Audiences Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
418 4th Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 304-6332
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 304-6332
Grades: 9-12
| 425 students
70053, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 374-6010
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 374-6010
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
815 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 349-7768
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 349-7768
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 70053, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in 70053, LA include Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies and Young Audiences Charter High School.
How many public high schools are located in 70053, LA?
2 public high schools are located in 70053, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in 70053, LA?
70053, LA public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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