John Ehret High School
Tel:
(504)340-7651
- John Ehret High School serves 2,192 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 42% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
John Ehret High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- John Ehret High School's student population of 2,192 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 112 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,192 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 112 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John Ehret High School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John Ehret High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #829 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 6% |
| Black | 57% | 44% |
| White | 21% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.61 |
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| Graduation Rate | 77% | 79% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John Ehret High School is Joseph A. Cuillier Senior Career Center (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is L.h. Marrero Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ella C. Pittman Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marrero Joseph A. Cuillier Senior Career Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.2 miles
1429-b Ames Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)340-6963 0.2 9-12 n/a - Harvey Ella C. Pittman Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 573 students
0.6 miles
3800 Thirteenth Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504)340-4937 0.6 PK-5 573 - Marrero L.h. Marrero Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 808 students
1.1 miles
4100 Seventh Street
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)341-5842 1.1 6-8 808 - Marrero Lincoln Elementary School For The Arts Grades: PK-8 | 567 students
1.1 miles
1429 Ames Blvd.
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)340-8489 1.1 PK-8 567 - Marrero Miller Wall Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 365 students
1.3 miles
2001 Bonnie Ann Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)340-4941 1.3 PK-5 365
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