For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,591 students in Harvey, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Harvey, LA are Jcfa, West Jefferson High School and Jefferson Rise Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvey, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Harvey have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Harvey, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 60%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson Rise Charter School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Harvey, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jcfa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
475 Manhattan Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
West Jefferson High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Eighth Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 368-6055
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 368-6055
Gr: 9-12 | 1,707 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Rise Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3645 Lapalco Blvd.
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-9799
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-9799
Gr: 6-12 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Harvey, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Amikids Jefferson (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1149 Macarthur Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-1221
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-1221
Gr: 4-12 | 8 students
B. A. St. Ville Accelerated Academy For High School Prep (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1121 Pailet Ave
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Gr: 5-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
1121 Pailet Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
2200 Lapalco Boulevard
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 367-6388
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 367-6388
Gr: 9-12 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
500 Maple St
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-7258
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-7258
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Harvey, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Harvey, LA include Jcfa, West Jefferson High School and Jefferson Rise Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Harvey?
3 public high schools are located in Harvey.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey?
Harvey public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Harvey are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Harvey include: Jcfa vs. West Jefferson High School, West Jefferson High School vs. Jcfa
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