West Jefferson High School

2200 Eighth Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,524 students in grades 9-12, West 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 14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 58% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

West Jefferson High School's student population of 1,524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,524 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

West Jefferson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Jefferson High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#906 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Jefferson High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Jefferson High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
48%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Jefferson High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
42%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Jefferson High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Jefferson High School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of West Jefferson High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
58%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of West Jefferson High School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Jefferson High School's ranking?
West Jefferson High School is ranked #906 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are West Jefferson High School often compared to?
West Jefferson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Helen Cox High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Jefferson High School?
The graduation rate of West Jefferson High School is 58%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend West Jefferson High School?
1,524 students attend West Jefferson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of West Jefferson High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Jefferson High School?
West Jefferson High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Jefferson High School offer ?
West Jefferson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Jefferson High School part of?
West Jefferson High School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 58% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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