West Jefferson High School

Summary:

West Jefferson High School is a public high school located in Harvey, Louisiana, serving 1,524 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Jefferson Parish school district, which is ranked 72 out of 122 districts in the state and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

West Jefferson High School has a diverse student population, with 41.93% African American, 48.1% Hispanic, 6.3% White, and smaller percentages of other racial groups. The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Louisiana high schools, with a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates on state assessments are generally lower than the district and state averages, though the school performs better for African American students compared to Hispanic and White students. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.15% to 80.2% over the past few years.

Nearby schools, such as Jcfa, Jefferson RISE Charter School, and John Ehret High School, have similar demographic profiles and academic performance levels as West Jefferson High School. However, Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies stands out as a high-performing school in the region, with consistently strong test scores and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2200 Eighth Street
       Harvey, LA  70058-4099


(504) 368-6055

District: Jefferson Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
248th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,054 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  27.1 Help
Number of students:  1,524

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.1%
African American:
41.9%
White:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Jefferson High School ranks worse than 74.5% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 8th among 14 ranked high schools in the Jefferson Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.1%), African American (41.9%), White (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Jefferson High School is 27.1. 11 high schools in the Jefferson Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Jefferson High School is $15,054. 11 high schools in the Jefferson Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Jefferson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Jefferson High School 248th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See West Jefferson High School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Parish 72nd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Jefferson High School

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Rank History for all students at West Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 25.44 243rd 290 16.2%
2008 11.29 270th 291 7.2%
2009 12.95 273rd 301 9.3%
2010 14.62 274th 297 7.7%
2011 19.01 276th 300 8.0%
2012 31.16 256th 310 17.4%
2013 26.81 269th 312 13.8%
2014 31.77 252nd 309 18.4%
2015 36.17 244th 312 21.8%
2016 30.95 240th 297 19.2%
2017 38.89 219th 297 26.3%
2018 19.57 250th 302 17.2%
2019 20.78 254th 313 18.8%
2021 15.98 268th 322 16.8%
2022 27.42 241st 326 26.1%
2023 28.82 233rd 321 27.4%
2024 26.92 248th 333 25.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.67 29th 30 3.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.61 14th 27 48.1%
2022 66.15 8th 40 80.0%
2023 53.43 15th 34 55.9%
2024 52.51 24th 50 52.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.92 104th 122 14.8%
2021 28.55 93rd 135 31.1%
2022 41.62 76th 139 45.3%
2023 56.06 46th 138 66.7%
2024 37.03 105th 165 36.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.10 232nd 301 22.9%
2021 24.57 223rd 285 21.8%
2022 32.63 224th 322 30.4%
2023 29.55 230th 321 28.3%
2024 29.30 237th 328 27.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at West Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.14 18th 23 21.7%
2024 40.65 15th 25 40.0%
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Rank History for Female students at West Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.95 239th 292 18.2%
2021 14.52 249th 288 13.5%
2022 27.11 232nd 311 25.4%
2023 26.92 236th 308 23.4%
2024 26.52 238th 308 22.7%
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Rank History for Male students at West Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.61 232nd 291 20.3%
2021 19.11 234th 292 19.9%
2022 27.55 218th 301 27.6%
2023 29.04 217th 306 29.1%
2024 27.20 231st 315 26.7%
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Rank History for African American students at West Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.46 148th 233 36.5%
2021 34.62 156th 243 35.8%
2022 46.85 126th 256 50.8%
2023 52.07 107th 252 57.5%
2024 47.36 125th 260 51.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.92 68th 78 12.8%
2021 13.29 82nd 92 10.9%
2022 27.61 81st 103 21.4%
2023 21.67 90th 107 15.9%
2024 26.46 90th 113 20.4%
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Rank History for White students at West Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.28 231st 249 7.2%
2021 5.90 240th 245 2.0%
2022 16.13 226th 250 9.6%
2023 24.25 215th 249 13.7%
2024 18.90 220th 248 11.3%
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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.

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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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by a parent
Monday, August 7, 2023

Open Quote Teachers, Principals and all staff, Ana 🙏🏻 good Job Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Open Quote West Jefferson High School use to be a great school. Until after 2007, ever since then education, safety, teachers caring, had gone down. The only thing that went up was the violence in students and teachers. All the good teachers at West Jefferson left slowly after 2008. The new principle now is terrible, she has no idea what is going on. Plus West Jefferson is now below standards in testing scores. They spend more time babying freshman then teaching students. The teachers and guidance councilors that are left are like the students, ignorant, selfish, and violent. I have never met so many teachers that were illiterate and unqualified for a job. Some teachers will even tell you they are not going to teach you because they are not getting payed enough. I have had so many classes were we would sit and do nothing because they are so unorganized. Now I am suffering in collage because West Jefferson did not teach me a thing. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Jefferson High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1830 1830
1990 805 817 105 82 3 n/a n/a 0 1812
1991 742 885 116 96 7 n/a n/a 0 1846
1992 692 839 108 104 5 n/a n/a 0 1748
1993 679 818 129 108 8 n/a n/a 0 1742
1994 621 791 126 113 11 n/a n/a 0 1662
1995 555 904 99 132 4 n/a n/a 0 1694
1996 555 904 99 132 4 n/a n/a 0 1694
1997 560 965 110 137 6 n/a n/a 0 1778
1998 603 1023 113 161 4 n/a n/a 0 1904
1999 549 1062 95 154 4 n/a n/a 0 1864
2000 489 1053 84 150 4 n/a n/a 0 1780
2001 421 987 86 126 3 n/a n/a 0 1623
2002 354 978 86 127 5 n/a n/a 0 1550
2003 354 978 86 127 5 n/a n/a 0 1550
2004 326 967 84 136 6 n/a n/a 0 1519
2005 368 1297 97 195 14 n/a n/a 0 1971
2006 292 1349 110 185 10 n/a n/a 0 1946
2007 251 855 84 195 8 n/a n/a 0 1393
2008 240 812 87 251 8 n/a n/a 0 1398
2009 243 783 87 243 9 n/a n/a 0 1365
2010 211 813 89 255 8 n/a n/a 0 1376
2011 191 702 70 187 81 7 25 0 1263
2012 178 625 80 301 6 3 16 0 1209
2013 176 630 55 279 2 5 16 0 1163
2014 177 662 59 301 5 4 18 0 1226
2015 168 689 49 424 2 5 16 0 1353
2016 176 736 38 408 3 4 14 0 1379
2017 159 738 38 428 2 3 19 0 1387
2018 148 727 36 453 2 0 24 0 1390
2019 149 770 37 469 1 0 39 0 1465
2020 134 753 28 548 0 0 32 0 1495
2021 106 713 32 514 1 0 28 0 1394
2022 91 709 28 555 1 0 28 0 1412
2023 96 639 25 733 3 0 28 0 1524

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

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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 West Jefferson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1830 95.0 19.2 33.1
1990 1812 100.0 18.1 36.5
1991 1846 97.0 19.0 48.5
1992 1748 84.0 20.8 55
1993 1742 87.0 20.0 53
1994 1662 90.0 18.5 54.2
1995 1694 99.0 17.1 45.7
1996 1694 99.0 17.1 45.7
1997 1778 100.0 17.8 49.4
1998 1904 110.0 17.3 51
1999 1864 105.0 17.8 64.4
2000 1780 108.0 16.5 58.7
2001 1623 105.0 15.5 59.5
2002 1550 95.0 16.3 69
2003 1550 95.0 16.3 69
2004 1519 93.0 16.3 60.2
2005 1971 108.0 18.3 53.4
2006 1946 92.5 21.0 38.7
2007 1393 82.4 16.9 53.2
2008 1398 86.7 16.1 74.7
2009 1365 84.0 16.3 70.1
2010 1376 90.0 15.2 70.8
2011 1263 75.0 16.8 75.2
2012 1209 66.0 18.3 79.7
2013 1163 62.7 18.5 77.7
2014 1226 66.1 18.5 75.9
2015 1353 72.0 18.7 75.7
2016 1379 91.0 15.1 72
2017 1387 79.9 17.3 71.2
2018 1390 68.0 20.4 66.6
2019 1465 67.3 21.7 71.6
2020 1495 64.7 23.0 71.5
2021 1394 59.1 23.5 80.2
2022 1412 56.2 25.1 49.2
2023 1524 56.1 27.1 58.5

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 West Jefferson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1830 95.0 19.2 33.1
1990 1812 100.0 18.1 36.5
1991 1846 97.0 19.0 48.5
1992 1748 84.0 20.8 55
1993 1742 87.0 20.0 53
1994 1662 90.0 18.5 54.2
1995 1694 99.0 17.1 45.7
1996 1694 99.0 17.1 45.7
1997 1778 100.0 17.8 49.4
1998 1904 110.0 17.3 51
1999 1864 105.0 17.8 64.4
2000 1780 108.0 16.5 58.7
2001 1623 105.0 15.5 59.5
2002 1550 95.0 16.3 69
2003 1550 95.0 16.3 69
2004 1519 93.0 16.3 60.2
2005 1971 108.0 18.3 53.4
2006 1946 92.5 21.0 38.7
2007 1393 82.4 16.9 53.2
2008 1398 86.7 16.1 74.7
2009 1365 84.0 16.3 70.1
2010 1376 90.0 15.2 70.8
2011 1263 75.0 16.8 75.2
2012 1209 66.0 18.3 79.7
2013 1163 62.7 18.5 77.7
2014 1226 66.1 18.5 75.9
2015 1353 72.0 18.7 75.7
2016 1379 91.0 15.1 72
2017 1387 79.9 17.3 71.2
2018 1390 68.0 20.4 66.6
2019 1465 67.3 21.7 71.6
2020 1495 64.7 23.0 71.5
2021 1394 59.1 23.5 80.2
2022 1412 56.2 25.1 49.2
2023 1524 56.1 27.1 58.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Jefferson High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,046
2018 $10,259
2019 $10,469
2020 $10,794
2021 $11,592
2022 $15,054

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Jefferson High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 254th of 313 High schoolsRanks 233rd of 321 High schools
 8.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (West Jefferson High School)5130
 21%
   End of Course Algebra I (Jefferson Parish)6055
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)6764
 3%
End of Course Geometry (West Jefferson High School)4254
 12%
   End of Course Geometry (Jefferson Parish)5757
   End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)6861
 7%
End of Course English II (West Jefferson High School)5752
 5%
   End of Course English II (Jefferson Parish)6462
 2%
   End of Course English II (Louisiana)6967
 2%
End of Course U.S. History (West Jefferson High School)4757
 10%
   End of Course U.S. History (Jefferson Parish)6053
 7%
   End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)5954
 5%
End of Course English I (West Jefferson High School)4140
 1%
   End of Course English I (Jefferson Parish)6561
 4%
   End of Course English I (Louisiana)7167
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14651524
 4%
African American770639
 17%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian3725
 32.4%
Hispanic469733
 56.3%
Pacific Islander00
White14996
 35.6%
Two or More Races3928
 28.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.6%58.5%
 13.1%


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Students at West Jefferson High School are 48% Hispanic, 42% African American, 6% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

West Jefferson High School ranks 248th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,524 students attended West Jefferson High School.


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