Photo: Nutriawood · CC BY-SA 4.0Gretna’s public schools outscore 57% of Louisiana districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Gretna, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On-time graduation in Gretna runs at 71%, below the Louisiana average (83%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Louisiana, not nationally.
From Louisiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Gretna’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 148 Louisiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Gretna’s, its schools beat 18%, lower than their 57% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 38% of tested students were proficient in reading and 28% in math, against 42% and 32% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
71% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,671 per student, against $15,623 across Louisiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then two middle schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Young Audiences Charter School, Young Audiences Charter High School, St. Cletus Elementary School (private) and St. Anthony School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Gretna’s grade
B: better than 57% of Louisiana school districts, #123 of 162 Louisiana towns. Both inputs trail the Louisiana average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Gretna, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Gretna · depends on your address
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
Grades 6–12 · 527 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Ruppel Academie Francaise
Grades PK–8 · 362 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Gretna · depends on your address
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
Grades 6–12 · 527 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Ruppel Academie Francaise
Grades PK–8 · 362 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Gretna · depends on your address
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
Grades 6–12 · 527 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Ruppel Academie Francaise
Grades PK–8 · 362 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Gretna
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
Grades 6–12 · 527 students · 21:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Gretna
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
Grades 6–12 · 527 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Gretna’s public schools are run by Jefferson Parish School District, which also serves Grand Isle, Harahan, Jean Lafitte and Kenner and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Gretna vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share Gretna’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Gretna | B | Jefferson Parish |
| New Orleans | D− | Orleans Parish |
Every school in Gretna
11 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Louisiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Gretna’s schools
Are Gretna’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Louisiana: the public schools Gretna children attend outscore 57% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #123 of 162 Louisiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 18%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Gretna in?
Jefferson Parish School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 46,790 students in 74 schools (2024–25).
What is Gretna’s graduation rate?
71% of the class of 2023 in Jefferson Parish School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana.
How much does Gretna spend per student?
$14,671 in Jefferson Parish School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Gretna?
Yes: St. Cletus Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–7, 380 students) and St. Anthony School (Catholic, grades PK–7, 259 students). Gretna also has 2 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Gretna families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Gretna → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Louisiana. Stars are from neighbors.