West Jefferson High School, LA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
2200 Eighth Street, Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 368-6055
How West Jefferson High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score56
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at West Jefferson High School
1,465Students
100%Low-Income Students
67Teachers
22 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 54% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 33% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 24% | 17% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 24% | 16% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 20% | 18% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 53% | 42% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 10% | 47% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32% | 6% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Other | 3% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at West Jefferson High School
52%Math Proficiency
52%Reading Proficiency
52%Average Proficiency
89%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 69% | 50% |
| Male | 50% | 62% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 52% | 66% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 60% | 59% |
| Black | 57% | 57% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 73% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 57% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 49% | 43% |
| Limited English | 24% | 46% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 50% | 61% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 20% | 39% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at West Jefferson High School
67%Overall Rate
67%Low-Income
24%Limited English
30%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 60% | 69% |
| Black | 82% | 71% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 76% | 79% |
Location Map
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