Best High Schools in Gretna, LA

Gretna, LA has 3 high schools with 1,456 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Gretna score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Gretna meet expectations.

1. Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 541 Students

2. Young Audiences Charter High School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 544 Students

Best Middle Schools in Gretna, LA

Gretna, LA has 4 middle schools with 2,080 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Gretna score 14% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 16% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Gretna meet expectations.

1. Gretna Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students

2. Livaudais Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students

3. Frederick Douglass Community School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 138 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Gretna, LA

Gretna, LA has 7 elementary schools with 2,630 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Gretna score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Gretna greatly exceed expectations.

1. Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 357 Students

2. Ruppel Academie Francaise

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 230 Students

3. Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 694 Students

4. Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science

D

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Orleans Parish • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 747 Students

5. William Hart Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students

6. Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students

7. St Cletus Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Cletus Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 361 Students

8. St Anthony School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Anthony School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 239 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Gretna, LA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Gretna, LA has a total population of 22,748 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Gretna, LA

7,239

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

79%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Gretna, LA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

50.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

8.28 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

42.50 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gretna, LA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gretna, LA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,327 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Gretna, LA Internet Health Assessment.

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