East Jefferson High School

East Jefferson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
400 Phlox Ave,  Metairie, LA
Jefferson Parish Schools
3.4
4.1
1,141 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
James H Kytle
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
28%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
55%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C-
Administration
D
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
66
Full Time Teachers
66
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
540
Verbal
530
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
21
Reading
21
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
8.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
15%
State Average
10%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
359:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
Hispanic
54%
Black
23.6%
White
19.6%
Two or more races
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of New Orleans 203 Students
Louisiana State University 193 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 154 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University 134 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana 115 Students
Tulane University 103 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 101 Students
Southern University & A&M College 85 Students
Delgado Community College 71 Students
Dillard University 64 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 55 Students
Business 50 Students
Biology 49 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Computer Science 24 Students
Accounting 19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 17 Students
Architecture 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 167 Reviews
2.0 Alum
8/21/2023
This school does not provide a decent education. Throughout my 3 years in attendance, I was constantly understimulated due to lack of instructor engagement.
4.0 Junior
11/30/2022
Enrolled here in my junior year By far the experience is going good. Meeting new teachers and people. Overall EJ is going good.
3.0 Senior
9/6/2022
The teachers are pretty good and the food, clubs, and academics are pretty good but I don't feel very ready for college.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 7 Reviews
1.0 student
9/3/2025
Bad high school in louisiana I don’t recommed this
5.0 other
5/13/2020
tremendous experience. College ready for sure. Great teachers and staff.
5.0 other
7/27/2012
East Jefferson High School was a great experence in my life. I was there when it was new and graduated in 1961. The teachers at that time were awesome except for one that taught ancient history. Since he would not teach it, over the years it is now my favorite topic to read about. Perhaps I should a...
5.0 student
6/21/2011
I just graduated from this school. It's an amazing school. All of the faculty and staff is great. Most of them know you by name. They have a very safe environment and a lot of programs for kids. I was in Quiz bowl and ITS (International Thespian Society). They just added a french class to the course...

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East Jefferson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Metairie, LA and is served by the Jefferson Parish Schools in Louisiana. The school has a total enrollment of 1,141 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 28% are proficient in reading. East Jefferson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 55%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $330,795. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jefferson Virtual High School, Riverdale High School, Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies, and more. Learn more about what Metairie has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near East Jefferson High School.

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