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West Jefferson High School

Grades 09–12 · Harvey, LA · NCES 220084000654

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2200 Eighth Street · Harvey, LA 70058

At a glance

Reported students

1,438

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

77.23

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Louisiana high enrollment

89th percentile

Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

563

West Jefferson High School: 1,438 reported students.

State peer staffing position

86th percentile

18.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
1,347
Teachers (FTE)
76.25
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1

What the reported data says about West Jefferson High School

West Jefferson High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Harvey. It is one of 75 current school records connected to Jefferson Parish. NCES reports 1,438 students for 2024–25.

Among 274 high schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 575 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.6:1, above the Louisiana median of 14.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (47.9%) and Black (41.2%). English learners represent 28.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking West Jefferson High School

  1. 1How do the reported 18.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 77.23 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
28.2%
Students with disabilities
10%
Free/reduced-price lunch
62.9%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
5
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White6.7%
  • Hispanic47.9%
  • Black41.2%
  • Asian1.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial2.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

2 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Jefferson Parish

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

East Jefferson High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,381 reported students

Riverdale High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,259 reported students

L.W. Higgins High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,136 reported students

John Ehret High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,850 reported students

Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies

High · Grades 06–12

872 reported students

Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy

High · Grades 06–12

871 reported students

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