Serving 229 students in grades 9-12, Jcfa-east ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jcfa-east ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Jcfa-east's student population of 229 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jcfa-east ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jcfa-east is 0.70, 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
#273 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
23%
11%
Black
42%
41%
White
28%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jcfa-east's ranking?
Jcfa-east is ranked #273 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Jcfa-east often compared to?
Jcfa-eastis often viewed alongside schools like Bogalusa High School, Loreauville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jcfa-east?
The graduation rate of Jcfa-east is 5%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Jcfa-east?
229 students attend Jcfa-east.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Jcfa-east students are Black, 28% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jcfa-east?
Jcfa-east has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jcfa-east offer ?
Jcfa-east offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jcfa-east part of?
Jcfa-east is part of Jcfa-East School District.
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