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Enrollment
1,438
High
DISTRICT 930 · STATE 711
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JEFFERSON PARISH·NCES 220084000654
West Jefferson High School
2200 Eighth Street, Harvey, LA 70058 · (504) 368-6055 · Jefferson Parish
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,438 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
18.6:1
77 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.7:1 · STATE 18.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
63%
904 students
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 70%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 465 | 32% |
| Grade 10 | 375 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 313 | 22% |
| Grade 12 | 285 | 20% |
Student demographics
60%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like West Jefferson High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jefferson High School this school | 1,438 | 62.9% | N/A |
| East Jefferson High School Metairie | 1,381 | 62.8% | N/A |
| Riverdale High School Jefferson | 1,259 | 58.7% | N/A |
| New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy New Orleans | 945 | 77.6% | 20.3% |
| Morgan City High School Morgan City | 650 | 65.5% | N/A |
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School Kenner | 2,376 | 58.5% | N/A |
Matched among Louisiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where West Jefferson High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana | In Jefferson Parish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,438 | #30 of 267 | #3 of 15 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.6:1 | #205 of 240 | #6 of 12 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.6% | #53 of 240 | #7 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 62.9% | #151 of 258 | #8 of 15 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.5% | #64 of 75 | #8 of 8 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,438
+44 (+3%) vs 2020
-22% since 1990-91, when it was 1,846
Student : Teacher
18.6:1
was 23.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,438 | 77.2 | 18.6:1 | 63% (904) |
| 2023-24 | 1,707 | 79.2 | 21.6:1 | 56% (950) |
| 2022-23 | 1,524 | 56.1 | 27.2:1 | 59% (892) |
| 2020-21 | 1,394 | 59 | 23.6:1 | 80% (1,118) |
| 2017-18 | 1,390 | 68 | 20.4:1 | 67% (926) |
| 2015-16 | 1,379 | 90 | 15.3:1 | 72% (993) |
| 2010-11 | 1,263 | 75 | 16.8:1 | 75% (950) |
| 2000-01 | 1,623 | 105 | 15.5:1 | 60% (966) |
| 1990-91 | 1,846 | 97 | 19.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Jefferson High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (1,390 to 1,438); teachers up 14% (68 to 77.2).
About West Jefferson High School
West Jefferson High School is a high-enrollment high school in Harvey, Louisiana, administered by Jefferson Parish. It teaches 1,438 students in grades 9 through 12. That is 102% bigger than the average of about 711 students for high schools in Louisiana.
West Jefferson High School falls under Jefferson Parish, which has 74 schools enrolling 46,790 students.
The largest racial or ethnic group at West Jefferson High School is Hispanic, with 48% of students. Next come 41% Black, 7% White, and 2% multiracial. The county population is about 19% Hispanic. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, West Jefferson High School scores 60%.
Staffing at West Jefferson High School comes to 77.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, or 18.6:1. That is in line with the 18.0:1 average for high schools in Louisiana. West Jefferson High School counts 63% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
The school's county is Jefferson Parish. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $65,252, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 31%, and about 13% of people live in poverty. Jefferson Parish's 86 public schools enroll about 47,983 students and include West Jefferson High School.
JCFA is about 0.5 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Within five miles of West Jefferson High School, there are at least 8 other public schools.
The school's locale code, Suburb: Large, means it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment increased from 1,394 to 1,438, a 3% rise. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 23.6:1; by 2024-25 it was 18.6:1.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at West Jefferson High School. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Jefferson Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
430,920
Census ACS
Median income
$65,252
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
86
47,983 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Jefferson Parish
- Bonnabel Magnet Academy High SchoolHigh · 2,376 students
- Kenner Discovery Health Sciences AcademyCombined · 2,263 students
- John Ehret High SchoolHigh · 1,850 students
- East Jefferson High SchoolHigh · 1,381 students
- Riverdale High SchoolHigh · 1,259 students
- L.W. Higgins High SchoolHigh · 1,136 students
Other schools in Harvey
- Jefferson RISE Charter SchoolHigh · 764 students
- Woodland West SchoolElementary · 631 students
- Woodmere SchoolElementary · 629 students
- Laureate Academy Charter SchoolElementary · 532 students
- Ella C. Pittman Elementary SchoolElementary · 471 students
- JCFAHigh · 127 students
Other West Jefferson High schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named West Jefferson High. West Jefferson High School is the largest of the 3.
- West Jefferson High SchoolWest Jefferson, OH · 279 students
- WEST JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOLTERRETON, ID · 204 students
Nearby schools
- JCFA0.5 mi · 127
- Frederick Douglass Community School1.0 mi · 40
- Ruppel Academie Francaise1.0 mi · 362
- L.H. Marrero Middle School1.1 mi · 619
- Ella C. Pittman Elementary School1.2 mi · 471
- Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies1.3 mi · 355
Frequently asked questions
About West Jefferson High SchoolHow large is West Jefferson High School?
West Jefferson High School enrolls approximately 1,438 students in grades 09-12.
Is West Jefferson High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
West Jefferson High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does West Jefferson High School have?
West Jefferson High School employs 77 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.6:1.
What is the student diversity at West Jefferson High School?
Student demographics at West Jefferson High School are roughly 7% White, 48% Hispanic, 41% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is West Jefferson High School in?
West Jefferson High School is part of Jefferson Parish.
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