John Ehret High School
Tel:
(504) 340-7651
- John Ehret High School serves 2,193 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- John Ehret High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
John Ehret High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- John Ehret High School's student population of 2,193 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 94 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,193 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 94 teachers |
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School Comparison
- John Ehret High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of John Ehret High School is 0.65, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #706 out of 1277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 64% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 7% |
| Black | 54% | 43% |
| White | 21% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.61 |
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| Graduation Rate | 82% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 572 students
0.6 miles
3800 Thirteenth Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 340-4937 0.6 PK-5 572 - Marrero L.h. Marrero Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 829 students
1.1 miles
4100 Seventh Street
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-5842 1.1 6-8 829 - Marrero Lincoln Elementary School For The Arts Grades: PK-8 | 482 students
1.1 miles
1429 Ames Blvd.
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-8489 1.1 PK-8 482 - Marrero Miller Wall Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 321 students
1.3 miles
2001 Bonnie Ann Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-4941 1.3 PK-5 321
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