John Ehret High School is a four-year public high school serving grades 9–12 located in unincorporated Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States, near the Marrero census-designated place. The school, a part of the Jefferson Parish Public Schools, has an attendance boundary that includes several communities.
Serving 1,850 students in grades 9-12, John Ehret High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,850 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Ehret High School serves the northern part of Marrero, LA, covering an area of approximately 20.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area, extending up to 5.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Ehret High School's student population of 1,850 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,850 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Ehret High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Ehret High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
73%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Patriot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Ehret High School's ranking?
John Ehret High School is ranked #753 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are John Ehret High School often compared to?
John Ehret High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like L.w. Higgins High School, West Jefferson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Ehret High School?
The graduation rate of John Ehret High School is 73%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend John Ehret High School?
1,850 students attend John Ehret High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of John Ehret High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Ehret High School?
John Ehret High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Ehret High School offer ?
John Ehret High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Ehret High School part of?
John Ehret High School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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