West Jefferson High School vs. Riverdale High School
Should you attend West Jefferson High School or Riverdale High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Riverdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,707 students in grades 9-12, West Jefferson 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 14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,325 students in grades 9-12, Riverdale High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,707 students
1,325 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
68 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#906 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#180 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%
Graduation Rate
58%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
648
384
Grade 10 Students
418
360
Grade 11 Students
312
313
Grade 12 Students
329
268
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
48%
39%
% Black
42%
22%
% White
6%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
