For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 529 students in Jena, LA.
The top ranked public high school in Jena, LA is Jena High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jena, LA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Jena have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Jena, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jena 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 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jena, LA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jena High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
243 East High School Drive
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5195
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5195
Grades: 9-12
| 529 students
Jena, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lasalle Parish Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
P O Drawer 90
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-8905
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-8905
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jena, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Jena, LA include Jena High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jena?
1 public high schools are located in Jena.
What is the racial composition of students in Jena?
Jena public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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