East Jefferson High School vs. Riverdale High School
Should I attend East Jefferson High School or Riverdale High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
East Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Riverdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,141 students in grades 9-12, East Jefferson 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 18% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 983 students in grades 9-12, Riverdale High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,141 students
983 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#731 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#317 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Graduation Rate
67%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
427
315
Grade 10 Students
251
223
Grade 11 Students
253
239
Grade 12 Students
210
206
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
46%
30%
% Black
28%
26%
% White
23%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%