JCFA-East

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JCFA-East ranks 236 th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

JCFA-East is a public charter high school located in Jefferson, Louisiana, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 229. The school is part of the Jefferson Parish district, which is ranked 85 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

JCFA-East has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of White (27.95%) and Hispanic (23.58%) students. However, the school's academic performance lags behind many of its peers, with lower proficiency rates than the state average in most subject areas, particularly in Algebra I (27% vs. 62%), English I (23% vs. 65%), and Biology (36% vs. 62%). The school's performance is also lower than nearby charter schools like Warren Easton Charter High School and Eleanor McMain Secondary School, which have higher test scores and better statewide rankings.

JCFA-East faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, achievement gaps among different student subgroups, and a high proportion of students (63.32%) from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, as indicated by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These factors may contribute to the school's lower academic performance and the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

3410 Jefferson Hwy
Jefferson, LA 70121

(504) 410-3280

District: JCFA-East

SchoolDigger Rank:
236^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,691

Student/teacher ratio: 23.2

Number of students: 229

Racial breakdown:

African American:

41.9%

White:

27.9%

Hispanic:

23.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details JCFA-East ranks worse than 70.9% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.1. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at JCFA-East is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (41.9%), White (27.9%), Hispanic (23.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at JCFA-East is 23.2. (See more...)

Compare JCFA-East employs 9.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at JCFA-East is $21,691.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

JCFA-East:

SchoolDigger ranks JCFA-East 236^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See JCFA-East in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

JCFA-East:

SchoolDigger ranks JCFA-East 85^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for JCFA-East

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Rank History for all students at JCFA-East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	34.44	211^th	302	30.1%
2019	15.04	268^th	313	14.4%
2021	50.79	160^th	322	50.3%
2022	42.82	191^st	326	41.4%
2023	41.10	199^th	321	38.0%
2024	30.10	236^th	333	29.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at JCFA-East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	17.56	252^nd	301	16.3%
2022	45.72	168^th	322	47.8%
2023	48.67	161^st	321	49.8%
2024	34.02	222^nd	328	32.3%

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Rank History for Female students at JCFA-East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	15.81	250^th	292	14.4%
2024	54.40	149^th	308	51.6%

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Rank History for Male students at JCFA-East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	27.83	214^th	291	26.5%
2021	49.27	152^nd	292	47.9%
2024	48.34	163^rd	315	48.3%

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Rank History for African American students at JCFA-East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	14.02	209^th	233	10.3%

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Rank History for White students at JCFA-East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	24.65	217^th	249	12.9%
2024	55.83	110^th	248	55.6%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a student
Thursday, August 24, 2023

Will never forget my amazing experience at JCFA. After leaving traditional high school. Jcfa was my hope to a better future and they did just that. Despite the hardships of the pandemic, Hurricane Ida and the loss in my family, I graduated in 2023. 2 years after enrolling (September 2020) highly recommend JCFA. Great teachers and administrators that wanna see the future of the youth strive. - Paul Close Quote

Enrollment information for JCFA-East

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	63	61	4	33	1	0	11	173
2017	86	102	3	41	0	0	14	246
2018	91	132	7	34	1	0	12	277
2019	82	119	3	31	1	0	12	248
2020	109	83	2	26	2	1	7	230
2021	78	46	2	24	1	1	2	154
2022	57	62	1	37	2	0	6	165
2023	64	96	4	54	0	0	11	229

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at JCFA-East

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	173	13.0	13.3	61.3
2017	246	21.6	11.3	72.8
2018	277	13.0	21.3	76.2
2019	248	11.0	22.5	69.8
2020	230	10.0	23.0	65.2
2021	154	6.0	25.6	63.6
2022	165	10.0	16.5	63
2023	229	9.8	23.2	63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio JCFA-East

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	173	13.0	13.3	61.3
2017	246	21.6	11.3	72.8
2018	277	13.0	21.3	76.2
2019	248	11.0	22.5	69.8
2020	230	10.0	23.0	65.2
2021	154	6.0	25.6	63.6
2022	165	10.0	16.5	63
2023	229	9.8	23.2	63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for JCFA-East

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$11,618
2018	$12,724
2019	$12,730
2020	$13,105
2021	$13,623
2022	$21,691

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on JCFA-East

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 268^th of 313 High schools	Ranks 199^th of 321 High schools	23.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (JCFA-East)	62	45	17%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course English II (JCFA-East)	35	55	20%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course U.S. History (JCFA-East)	32	77	45%
End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)	59	54	5%
End of Course English I (JCFA-East)	40	50	10%
End of Course English I (Louisiana)	71	67	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	248	229	7.7%
African American	119	96	19.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	31	54	74.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	82	64	22%
Two or More Races	12	11	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.8%	63.3%	6.4%

Schools Near JCFA-East

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)			LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP Geometry (2024)	LEAP English II (2024)	LEAP U.S. History (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	LEAP Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
JCFA-East	Public, Charter	9-12	3410 Jefferson Hwy	Jefferson	70121	Jefferson Parish	JCFA-East	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 410-3280	229	10	23.2	63.3%	64 (27.9%)	96 (41.9%)	54 (23.6%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.8%)	30.1	236^th of 333 public high schools	29.1%		41.1	199^th of 321 public high schools	38.0%	37				27.0	53.0	56.0	72.0	23.0	36.0	$21,691
Riverdale High School	Public	9-12	240 Riverdale Drive	Jefferson	70121	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 833-7288	1,019	44	23.1	50.5%	360 (35.3%)	238 (23.4%)	343 (33.7%)	40 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (3.4%)	49.8	177^th of 333 public high schools	46.8%		54.4	157^th of 321 public high schools	51.1%	20				54.0	52.0	69.0	65.0	51.0	68.0	$15,363
Jefferson Virtual High School	Public	9-12	4400 Jefferson Highway	Jefferson	70121	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	(n/a)	(504) 484-4000	131	14	9.5	63.4%	35 (26.7%)	62 (47.3%)	22 (16.8%)	4 (3.1%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.3%)	83.7	35^th of 333 public high schools	89.5%		71.4	77^th of 321 public high schools	76.0%	42				82.0	80.0	85.0	75.0		82.0	$21,758
East Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	400 Phlox Street	Metairie	70001	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 888-7171	1,348	50	26.7	55.0%	264 (19.6%)	318 (23.6%)	728 (54.0%)	11 (0.8%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (1.8%)	32.9	227^th of 333 public high schools	31.8%		30.2	228^th of 321 public high schools	29.0%	1				52.0	52.0	52.0	47.0	42.0	60.0	$15,068
Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies	Public, Magnet	6-12	4301 Grace King Place	Metairie	70002	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	Yes	No	No	(504) 837-8300	892	32	28.1	23.0%	519 (58.2%)	38 (4.3%)	109 (12.2%)	178 (20.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.2%)								(n/a)	100.0	100.0	100.0				100.0			$14,891
Eleanor McMain Secondary School	Public, Charter	8-12	5712 South Claiborne Avenue	New Orleans	70125	Orleans Parish	Eleanor McMain Secondary School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 324-7500	864	50	17.2	76.5%	5 (0.6%)	804 (93.1%)	43 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.9%)	43.3	196^th of 333 public high schools	41.1%		18.6	261^st of 321 public high schools	18.7%	65				56.0	47.0	55.0	53.0	78.0	53.0	$15,356
Warren Easton Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3019 Canal Street	New Orleans	70119	Orleans Parish	Warren Easton Charter Foundation Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 324-7400	1,112	69	16.1	46.0%	2 (0.2%)	1,084 (97.5%)	23 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	46.1	186^th of 333 public high schools	44.1%		44.8	189^th of 321 public high schools	41.1%	3				62.0	38.0	55.0	65.0	64.0	63.0	$16,436
Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence	Public, Charter	6-12	1426 Napoleon Avenue	New Orleans	70115	Orleans Parish	Sophie B Wright Institute of Academic Excellence	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 304-3916	420	29	14.4	80.5%	3 (0.7%)	365 (86.9%)	48 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)								(n/a)
Booker T. Washington High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1201 South Roman St.	New Orleans	70125	Orleans Parish	KIPP Booker T. Washington	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 410-5289	765	58	13.1	87.7%	3 (0.4%)	702 (91.8%)	55 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)								(n/a)
New Harmony High Institute	Public, Charter	9-12	3368 Esplanade	New Orleans	70119	Orleans Parish	New Harmony High Institute	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 612-7869	369	31	11.9	42.0%	101 (27.4%)	185 (50.1%)	74 (20.1%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	26.2	251^st of 333 public high schools	24.6%		41.3	198^th of 321 public high schools	38.3%	53				30.0		51.0	56.0	40.0	51.0	$17,971

Frequently Asked Questions about JCFA-East

How many students attend JCFA-East?

In the 2022-23 school year, 229 students attended JCFA-East.

Is JCFA-East a good school?

JCFA-East ranks 236^th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of JCFA-East?

Students at JCFA-East are 42% African American, 28% White, 24% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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