Serving 176 students in grades 9-12, Jcfa 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 29:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jcfa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Jcfa's student population of 176 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jcfa 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 is 0.62, which is less 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)
<50%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
11%
Black
56%
41%
White
18%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jcfa's ranking?
Jcfa is ranked #273 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Jcfa often compared to?
Jcfais often viewed alongside schools like West Jefferson 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?
The graduation rate of Jcfa is 10%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Jcfa?
176 students attend Jcfa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Jcfa students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jcfa?
Jcfa has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jcfa offer ?
Jcfa offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jcfa part of?
Jcfa is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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