Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies vs. Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
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School Overview
School
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
17 Gretna Blvd.
Gretna, LA 70053
Gretna, LA 70053
Rating
: 10/
Top 5%10
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
701 Churchill Pkwy
Westwego, LA 70094
Westwego, LA 70094
Rating
: 10/
Top 1%10
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 551 students in grades 6-12, Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 818 students in grades 6-12, Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
551 students
818 students
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#17 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#5 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
94%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
95%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
44
103
Grade 7 Students
65
117
Grade 8 Students
107
121
Grade 9 Students
85
120
Grade 10 Students
88
119
Grade 11 Students
84
117
Grade 12 Students
78
121
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
15%
18%
% Hispanic
17%
12%
% Black
31%
19%
% White
32%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
