For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,137 students in Gretna, LA. The top ranked public high schools in Gretna, 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.
Gretna, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Gretna have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public high schools.
Gretna, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gretna, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
910 Gretna Blvd
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 541 students
Rank: #22.
Young Audiences Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Burmaster St.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 304-6332
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 304-6332
Grades: 9-12
| 596 students
Gretna, 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
910 Gretna Boulevard
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-0120
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-0120
Grades: 6-8
| 574 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 Gretna, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Gretna, LA include Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies and Young Audiences Charter High School. Gretna has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
How many public high schools are located in Gretna?
2 public high schools are located in Gretna.
What is the racial composition of students in Gretna?
Gretna public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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