Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies

17 Gretna Blvd.
Gretna, LA 70053
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 551 students in grades 6-12, Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies's student population of 551 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
551 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies ranks within the top 5% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (LA)
#17 out of 1237 schools
(Top 5%)
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76%
29%
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89%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
15%
2%
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Hispanic
17%
9%
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Black
31%
42%
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White
32%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
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≥95%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies is ranked #17 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies?
The graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies?
551 students attend Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies students are White, 31% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies?
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies offer ?
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies part of?
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

School Reviews

5   8/20/2012
iam transfering my 16 yr old daughter from florida her gpa is 3.5 sh has been takin college ap classes she has gotton all a in her classes in her freshman yr and sophmore yr i would like some information on the requirements on addmission into this school thank you
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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