Top 3 Best Gretna Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,684 students in Gretna, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Gretna, LA are Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies, Jcfa and Jefferson Rise Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gretna, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Gretna have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Gretna, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 83%.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Gretna, LA Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
Math: 76% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17 Gretna Blvd.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
Jcfa
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
475 Manhattan Boulevard
Gretna, LA 70054
(504) 410-3121
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Rise Charter School
Charter School
Math: 8% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Lapalco Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 410-5905
Grades: 6-12
| 708 students
Rank: #44.
Young Audiences Charter High School
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
418 4th Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 304-6332
Grades: 9-12
| 425 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gretna, Louisiana

Gretna, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 374-6010
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
815 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 349-7768
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Gretna, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Gretna, LA include Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies, Jcfa and Jefferson Rise Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Gretna, LA?
4 public high schools are located in Gretna, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in Gretna, LA?
Gretna, LA public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).

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