For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,208 students in West Monroe, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in West Monroe, LA are West Monroe High School and West Ouachita High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Monroe, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in West Monroe have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public high schools.
West Monroe, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Ouachita High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 West Monroe, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Monroe High 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
| 2,160 students
Rank: #22.
West Ouachita High 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
| 1,048 students
West Monroe, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in West Monroe, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in West Monroe, LA include West Monroe High School and West Ouachita High School.
How many public high schools are located in West Monroe?
2 public high schools are located in West Monroe.
What is the racial composition of students in West Monroe?
West Monroe public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in West Monroe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in West Monroe include: West Ouachita High School vs. West Monroe High School, West Monroe High School vs. West Ouachita High School
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