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Jefferson Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 17,443 students in Jefferson Parish School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in Louisiana.
Public High Schools in Jefferson Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Public High School in Jefferson Parish School District have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
75 Schools
393 Schools
# Students
50,467 Students
262,892 Students
# Teachers
3,145 Teachers
17,469 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Jefferson Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 180 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 193 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Graduation Rate
72%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.64
# American Indian Students
162 Students
1,651 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,311 Students
4,510 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
19,599 Students
25,539 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
10%
# Black Students
16,686 Students
104,082 Students
% Black Students
33%
40%
# White Students
10,485 Students
116,193 Students
% White Students
21%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
232 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,202 Students
8,383 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,995
1,427
# Students in K Grade:
3,633
3,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,044
4,091
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,115
4,091
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,905
4,012
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,742
4,151
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,686
4,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,744
6,406
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,504
9,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,669
10,100
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,705
60,633
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,694
54,673
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,145
49,698
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,886
46,126
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,474 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,185 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$731 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$665 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,474
$15,176
Spending / Student
$13,185
$14,514
Best Jefferson Parish School District Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Churchill Pkwy
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Grades: 6-12
| 881 students
Rank: #22.
Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4301 Grace King Place
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 837-8300
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 837-8300
Grades: 6-12
| 900 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
910 Gretna Blvd
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 541 students
Rank: #44.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
240 Riverdale Drive
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-7288
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-7288
Grades: 9-12
| 1,325 students
Rank: #55.
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Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
475 Manhattan Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #66.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2504 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Grades: PK-12
| 2,303 students
Rank: #77.
Fisher Middle/high School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2590 Barataria Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 689-3665
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 689-3665
Grades: 6-12
| 494 students
Rank: #88.
Grand Isle High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
149 Ludwig Lane
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Grades: PK-12
| 99 students
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Virtual High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 484-4000
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 484-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Rank: #1010.
John Ehret High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Patriot St.
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-7651
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-7651
Grades: 9-12
| 2,078 students
Rank: #1111.
East Jefferson High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Phlox Street
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-7171
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-7171
Grades: 9-12
| 1,499 students
Rank: #1212.
L.w. Higgins High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7201 Lapalco Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-2273
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-2273
Grades: 9-12
| 1,197 students
Rank: #1313.
West Jefferson High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Eighth Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 368-6055
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 368-6055
Grades: 9-12
| 1,707 students
Rank: #1414.
Jefferson Rise Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3645 Lapalco Blvd.
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-9799
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-9799
Grades: 6-12
| 742 students
Rank: #1515.
Strehle Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
178 Millie Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 831-0316
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 831-0316
Grades: 8-12
| 247 students
Rank: #1616.
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Bruin Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-4565
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-4565
Grades: 9-12
| 2,570 students
Rank: #1717.
Young Audiences Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Burmaster St.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 304-6332
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 304-6332
Grades: 9-12
| 596 students
Rank: n/an/a
Joseph A. Cuillier Sr. Career Center
Vocational School
1429-b Ames Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-6963
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-6963
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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