Serving 131 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson Virtual High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson Virtual High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jefferson Virtual High School's student population of 131 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jefferson Virtual High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Virtual High School is 0.68, 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
#720 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
47%
41%
White
27%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Virtual High School's ranking?
Jefferson Virtual High School is ranked #720 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson Virtual High School?
The graduation rate of Jefferson Virtual High School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Jefferson Virtual High School?
131 students attend Jefferson Virtual High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Jefferson Virtual High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Virtual High School?
Jefferson Virtual High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson Virtual High School offer ?
Jefferson Virtual High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jefferson Virtual High School part of?
Jefferson Virtual High School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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