Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in LA
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies ranks within the top 1% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 1251 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
21%
2%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
34%
41%
White
34%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies's ranking?
Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies is ranked #6 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies often compared to?
Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies?
357 students attend Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies students are Black, 34% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies?
Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies offer ?
Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies part of?
Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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