Jcfa

Summary:

Jcfa is a public charter high school located in Harvey, Louisiana, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 176 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a mix of White, African American, and Hispanic students.

Jcfa has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 104 out of 313 Louisiana high schools in 2018-2019 to a low of 308 out of 326 in 2021-2022. The school's performance on End of Course (EOC) exams has been mixed, with Jcfa outperforming the district and state in English II but underperforming in Algebra I and English I. In 2023-2024, Jcfa's performance declined, with only 41% of students proficient or better in English II compared to 58% for the district and 66% for the state. However, Jcfa has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and the school's ranking for this subgroup is higher than its overall ranking, suggesting that Jcfa is performing better for this group compared to the state average.

Jcfa's performance is generally lower than the nearby Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in Jefferson Parish. In contrast, Jcfa's performance is higher than some of the other nearby schools, such as C.F. Rowley Alternative School and Walter L. Cohen High School, which have lower statewide rankings and student proficiency rates. Jcfa's diverse student population could be a strength, providing opportunities for cross-cultural understanding and collaboration, but the school's higher student-teacher ratio of 27.8 may impact the level of individual attention and support available to students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

475 Manhattan Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058

(504) 410-3121

District: Jefferson Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
250^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $28,208

Student/teacher ratio: 41.1

Number of students: 142

Racial breakdown:

African American:

49.3%

Hispanic:

28.2%

White:

18.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jcfa ranks worse than 75.1% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 9^th among 14 ranked high schools in the Jefferson Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Jcfa is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (49.3%), Hispanic (28.2%), White (18.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jcfa is 41.1. 14 high schools in the Jefferson Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Jcfa employs 3.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jcfa is $28,208, which is the 2^nd highest among 14 high schools in the Jefferson Parish School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jcfa:

SchoolDigger ranks Jcfa 250^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Jcfa in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Jefferson Parish:

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

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Rank History for Jcfa

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Rank History for all students at Jcfa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2011	11.58	285^th	300	5.0%
2012	29.09	263^rd	310	15.2%
2013	59.13	146^th	312	53.2%
2014	56.39	160^th	309	48.2%
2015	58.73	152^nd	312	51.3%
2016	57.86	139^th	297	53.2%
2017	58.86	149^th	297	49.8%
2018	55.01	139^th	302	54.0%
2019	66.73	104^th	313	66.8%
2021	30.14	220^th	322	31.7%
2022	5.32	308^th	326	5.5%
2023	43.14	192^nd	321	40.2%
2024	26.26	250^th	333	24.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jcfa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	61.04	103^rd	301	65.8%
2023	62.28	107^th	321	66.7%
2024	33.18	223^rd	328	32.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Jcfa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.47	168^th	306	45.1%

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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

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Enrollment information for Jcfa

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	23	53	2	12	0	0	90
2012	38	44	0	12	2	0	96
2013	37	60	0	16	1	1	115
2014	53	44	2	11	1	2	113
2015	48	64	4	17	1	3	137
2016	54	46	1	15	1	5	122
2017	49	69	3	16	0	4	141
2018	55	65	4	23	1	6	154
2019	49	59	2	28	0	4	142
2020	40	86	0	24	3	6	159
2021	38	59	2	20	3	8	130
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	31	99	2	35	2	7	176
2024	26	70	2	40	2	2	142

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 Jcfa

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	90	n/a	n/a	43.3
2012	96	n/a	n/a	84.4
2013	115	n/a	n/a	68.7
2014	113	5.0	22.6	68.1
2015	137	7.0	19.5	63.5
2016	122	14.0	8.7	68
2017	141	12.1	11.5	65.2
2018	154	6.1	25.1	41.6
2019	142	6.0	23.6	68.3
2020	159	7.0	22.7	76.7
2021	130	6.0	21.6	73.1
2022	0	1.0	0.0	n/a
2023	176	6.3	27.8	61.9
2024	142	3.4	41.1	63.4

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	90	n/a	n/a	43.3
2012	96	n/a	n/a	84.4
2013	115	n/a	n/a	68.7
2014	113	5.0	22.6	68.1
2015	137	7.0	19.5	63.5
2016	122	14.0	8.7	68
2017	141	12.1	11.5	65.2
2018	154	6.1	25.1	41.6
2019	142	6.0	23.6	68.3
2020	159	7.0	22.7	76.7
2021	130	6.0	21.6	73.1
2022	0	1.0	0.0	n/a
2023	176	6.3	27.8	61.9
2024	142	3.4	41.1	63.4

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

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$14,442
2018	$15,707
2019	$15,509
2020	$16,283
2021	$21,154
2022	$28,208

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jcfa

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 104^th of 313 High schools	Ranks 192^nd of 321 High schools	26.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course English II (Jcfa)	68	72	4%
End of Course English II (Jefferson Parish)	64	62	2%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Jcfa)	72	53	19%
End of Course U.S. History (Jefferson Parish)	60	53	7%
End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)	59	54	5%
End of Course English I (Jcfa)	84	46	38%
End of Course English I (Jefferson Parish)	65	61	4%
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	142	176	23.9%
African American	59	99	67.8%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	28	35	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	49	31	36.7%
Two or More Races	4	7	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.3%	61.9%	6.4%

Schools Near Jcfa

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)	LEAP English Language Arts (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 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	Public, Charter	9-12	475 Manhattan Blvd	Harvey	70058	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 410-3121	142	3	41.1	63.4%	26 (18.3%)	70 (49.3%)	40 (28.2%)	2 (1.4%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	26.3	250^th of 333 public high schools	24.9%		43.1	192^nd of 321 public high schools	40.2%	58							41.0	50.0			$28,208
West Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	2200 Eighth Street	Harvey	70058	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 368-6055	1,707	79	21.5	55.7%	102 (6.0%)	708 (41.5%)	822 (48.2%)	34 (2.0%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (2.2%)	26.9	248^th of 333 public high schools	25.5%		28.8	233^rd of 321 public high schools	27.4%	15					39.0	44.0	49.0	56.0	48.0	44.0	$15,054
Young Audiences Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1000 Burmaster St.	Gretna	70053	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 304-6332	596	33	18.0	79.9%	79 (13.3%)	392 (65.8%)	98 (16.4%)	6 (1.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.7%)	21.8	265^th of 333 public high schools	20.4%		24.6	244^th of 321 public high schools	24.0%	21					37.0	38.0	56.0	31.0	54.0	43.0	$18,242
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies	Public, Magnet	6-12	910 Gretna Blvd	Gretna	70053	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	Yes	No	Yes	(504) 363-4300	541	28	19.2	33.8%	148 (27.4%)	172 (31.8%)	104 (19.2%)	87 (16.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.8%)	94.9	9^th of 333 public high schools	97.3%		95.9	2^nd of 321 public high schools	99.4%	7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.0	93.0	100.0		100.0	99.0	$15,121
Walter L. Cohen High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3575 Baronne St.	New Orleans	70115	Orleans Parish	Walter L. Cohen High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 503-1400	406	36	11.2	73.4%	17 (4.2%)	271 (66.7%)	116 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.7	296^th of 333 public high schools	11.1%		33.9	220^th of 321 public high schools	31.5%	76					39.0	26.0	32.0	34.0	26.0	35.0	$15,423
The NET Charter High School	Public, Charter	8-12	1614 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd	New Orleans	70113	Orleans Parish	The NET Charter High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 267-9060	274	9	29.9	69.0%	11 (4.0%)	226 (82.5%)	27 (9.9%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)								(n/a)
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	553	29	19.1	74.3%	3 (0.5%)	496 (89.7%)	48 (8.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)								(n/a)
John Ehret High School	Public	9-12	4300 Patriot St.	Marrero	70072	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 340-7651	2,078	90	23.1	63.7%	320 (15.4%)	1,155 (55.6%)	419 (20.2%)	112 (5.4%)	10 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (3.0%)	22	264^th of 333 public high schools	20.7%		22.1	251^st of 321 public high schools	21.8%	13					32.0	40.0	50.0	46.0	36.0	52.0	$14,852
International High School of New Orleans	Public, Charter	9-12	727 Carondelet Street	New Orleans	70130	Orleans Parish	Voices for International Business & Education	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 613-5703	439	27	16.2	59.9%	23 (5.2%)	244 (55.6%)	154 (35.1%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (2.7%)	19.2	271^st of 333 public high schools	18.6%		27.5	238^th of 321 public high schools	25.9%	33					33.0		50.0	41.0	42.0	46.0	$16,891
Opportunities Academy	Public, Charter	12	2625 Thalia St.	New Orleans	70113	Orleans Parish	Opportunities Academy	Yes	No	No	(n/a)	(504) 503-1421	84	13	6.5	81.0%	2 (2.4%)	78 (92.9%)	3 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)											$53,737

Frequently Asked Questions about Jcfa

What is the racial makeup of Jcfa?

Students at Jcfa are 49% African American, 28% Hispanic, 18% White, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Jcfa?

In the 2023-24 school year, 142 students attended Jcfa.

What district is Jcfa in?

Jefferson Parish

Is Jcfa a good school?

Jcfa ranks in the bottom 24.9% of Louisiana high schools.

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