For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,170 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 64% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), 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 5% of Louisiana public high schools.
Gretna, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, 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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gretna, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
910 Gretna Blvd
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Young Audiences Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Burmaster St.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 304-6332
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 304-6332
Gr: 9-12 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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