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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 2024-25 school year, there are 21 public high schools serving 18,337 students in Jefferson Parish School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Louisiana.
Public High Schools in Jefferson Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% 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 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
82 Schools
389 Schools
# Students
50,628 Students
265,703 Students
# Teachers
2,577 Teachers
15,197 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Jefferson Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 187 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
0.63
# American Indian Students
167 Students
1,764 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,312 Students
4,346 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
19,091 Students
24,126 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
9%
# Black Students
16,935 Students
106,469 Students
% Black Students
33%
40%
# White Students
10,878 Students
118,636 Students
% White Students
22%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,222 Students
7,844 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,943
1,485
# Students in K Grade:
3,721
3,864
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,286
4,131
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,988
3,844
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,792
3,910
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,747
3,954
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,736
4,249
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,734
6,668
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,634
9,954
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,811
10,890
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,667
61,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,765
56,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,861
47,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,943
47,484
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,428 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,143 is less than the state median of $14,320. 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
$14,428
$14,974
Spending / Student
$13,143
$14,320
Best Jefferson Parish School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
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
| 850 students
Rank: #22.
Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1416 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 837-8300
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 837-8300
Grades: 6-12
| 892 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17 Gretna Blvd.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 541 students
Rank: #44.
Riverdale High School
Magnet 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
| 1,019 students
Rank: #55.
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Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2106 Deerfield Road
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 410-3121
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 410-3121
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: #66.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 2,283 students
Rank: #77.
Fisher Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2529 Jean Lafitte Boulevard
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-3665
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-3665
Grades: 6-12
| 497 students
Rank: #88.
Grand Isle High School
Magnet 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
| 92 students
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Virtual High School
Magnet 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
| 131 students
Rank: #1010.
John Ehret High School
Magnet 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
| 1,579 students
Rank: #1111.
Grace King High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Grace King Place
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 888-7334
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 888-7334
Grades: 9-12
| 1,463 students
Rank: #1212.
East Jefferson High School
Magnet 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
| 1,348 students
Rank: #1313.
L.w. Higgins High School
Magnet 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
| 996 students
Rank: #1414.
West Jefferson High School
Magnet 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
| 1,524 students
Rank: #1515.
Jefferson Rise Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Lapalco Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 410-5905
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 410-5905
Grades: 6-12
| 716 students
Rank: #1616.
Helen Cox High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Lapalco Boulevard
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 367-6388
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 367-6388
Grades: 9-12
| 904 students
Rank: #1717.
Strehle Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 231 students
Rank: #1818.
Young Audiences Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1407 Virgil Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 717-1200
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 717-1200
Grades: PK-9
| 1,073 students
Rank: #1919.
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
| 1,478 students
Rank: #2020.
Young Audiences Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
418 4th Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 304-6332
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 304-6332
Grades: 9-12
| 544 students
Rank: n/an/a
Joseph A. Cuillier Sr. Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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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