For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 8,306 students in Ouachita Parish, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Ouachita Parish, LA are West Monroe High School, Sterlington High School and West Ouachita High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ouachita Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Ouachita Parish have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Ouachita Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sterlington 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 58% 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 Ouachita Parish (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Monroe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Riggs Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-3771
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-3771
Grades: 8-12
| 2,189 students
Rank: #22.
Sterlington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
233 Keystone Road
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 665-2725
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 665-2725
Grades: 9-12
| 539 students
Rank: #33.
West Ouachita High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4061 Caples Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 249-2117
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 249-2117
Grades: 8-12
| 1,080 students
Rank: #44.
Neville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Forsythe Avenue
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 323-2237
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 323-2237
Grades: 9-12
| 1,121 students
Rank: #55.
Ouachita Parish High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
681 Highway 594
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-2769
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-2769
Grades: 8-12
| 1,191 students
Rank: #66.
Wossman High School
Magnet 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
| 636 students
Rank: #77.
Southside Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 186 students
Rank: #88.
Carroll High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2939 Renwick Street
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 387-8441
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 387-8441
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
Rank: #99.
Richwood High School
Magnet 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
| 506 students
Rank: #1010.
Sherrouse School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Sherrouse Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Grades: K-12
| 249 students
Ouachita Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career Development Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
400 Harrison St
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-6179
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-6179
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Excellence Academy Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
811 Washington Street
Monroe, LA 71211
(318) 350-6855
Monroe, LA 71211
(318) 350-6855
Grades: 6-8
| 196 students
Ouachita Parish Alternative School Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1600 North 7th St
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-5991
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-5991
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ouachita Parish School System Expulsion Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1600 North 7th Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-5991
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-5991
Grades: 6-8
| 53 students
Sherrouse Academic Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
300 Sherrouse Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Grades: 6-8
| 70 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
Vision Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1411 Sherrouse St.
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 651-3984
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 651-3984
Grades: 7-12
| 194 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ouachita Parish, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Ouachita Parish, LA include West Monroe High School, Sterlington High School and West Ouachita High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ouachita Parish?
10 public high schools are located in Ouachita Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Ouachita Parish?
Ouachita Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Ouachita Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ouachita Parish include: Wossman High School vs. Carroll High School, West Ouachita High School vs. West Monroe High School, Sterlington High School vs. West Monroe High School
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