For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,307 students in 71202, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in 71202, LA are Wossman High School, Southside Alternative High School and Richwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 71202 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 71202, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 71202 have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wossman High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 71202, LA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wossman High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Arizona Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 387-2932
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 387-2932
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #22.
Southside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4701 South Grand St.
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Grades: 1-12
| 169 students
Rank: #33.
Richwood High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5901 Highway 165 S
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 361-0467
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 361-0467
Grades: 8-12
| 472 students
71202, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Southside Alternative High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
4701 S Grand Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 362-5000
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 362-5000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 71202, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in 71202, LA include Wossman High School, Southside Alternative High School and Richwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in 71202?
3 public high schools are located in 71202.
What is the racial composition of students in 71202?
71202 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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