For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,934 students in 71203, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in 71203, LA are Sterlington High School, Ouachita Parish High School and Sherrouse School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 71203 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 71203, LA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 71203 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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 71203, LA Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterlington High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
233 Keystone Road
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 665-2725
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 665-2725
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Ouachita Parish High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
681 Highway 594
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-2769
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-2769
Gr: 8-12 | 1,190 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Sherrouse School
Alternative 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
Gr: K-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
71203, Louisiana 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Career Development Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
400 Harrison St
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-6179
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-6179
Sherrouse Academic Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
300 Sherrouse Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1411 Sherrouse St.
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 651-3984
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 651-3984
Gr: 7-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 71203, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in 71203, LA include Sterlington High School, Ouachita Parish High School and Sherrouse School.
How many public high schools are located in 71203?
3 public high schools are located in 71203.
What is the racial composition of students in 71203?
71203 public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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