Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies

Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies

Public High School | Grade 9-12
910 Gretna Blvd,  Gretna, LA
Jefferson Parish Schools
3.9
4.1
551 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Andrew Vincent
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
83%
Reading Proficiency
95%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
83%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
15%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
29.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
94%
State Average
10%
Math
82%
State Average
31%
Science
78%
State Average
6%
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
608:1

Student Diversity

Female
54.3%
Male
45.7%
Black
30.7%
White
29%
Hispanic
18.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.6%
Two or more races
4.8%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Most Diverse Public MS in Louisiana
#1 Most Diverse Public HS in Louisiana
#1 Niche Standout HS in Louisiana
Source: Niche

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.
Louisiana State University 254 Students
University of New Orleans 168 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 158 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University 143 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 136 Students
Tulane University 132 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana 123 Students
Louisiana Tech University 75 Students
Nicholls State University 69 Students
Dillard University 60 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 69 Students
Biology 68 Students
Psychology 54 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 50 Students
Business 39 Students
Computer Science 36 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 28 Students
Engineering 21 Students
Architecture 19 Students
Chemistry 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 166 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/18/2024
I've enjoyed my time at Thomas Jefferson. It's fun, diverse, academically rewarding, and it is just overall a pretty good school. The teachers build relationships with their students as well as administrators. The campus has also improved in terms of space and cleanliness.
4.0 Alum
5/14/2024
Thomas jefferson high school for advanced studies provided both positive and negative aspects. I am a recent graduate who overall somewhat enjoyed it.
4.0 Senior
9/26/2023
I would say that the academics at this school are very great. The teachers for the most part care about there students. The other students at this school are intelligent young individuals and can be easy to work with.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 8 Reviews
2.0 student
4/27/2019
2/5 it’s draining, nothing to look foward to, education is not enriching, focus is more on scoring and uniformity rather than developing students in areas of learning or study skills. only 2-3 teachers actually care about teaching. they mutual attitude of teachers and students is sometimes total car...
4.0 other
11/30/2018
The school community is very nice :)
5.0 parent
5/12/2015
What grade your School start at, also how can I apply for my son , he is entering the 9th grade
2.0 student
9/8/2014
They shove colleges in our faces like we know what we want to do with the rest of our lives. I honestly have to wonder sometimes if they really care about what we do for the rest of our lives, because we have a principal that can't wait to leave, who is only staying for the benefits because of his s...

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Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Gretna, LA, in the Gretna neighborhood, and is served by the Jefferson Parish Schools in Louisiana. The school has a total enrollment of 551 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 83% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 95% are proficient in reading. Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $246,529. Discover additional schools in the area, like West Jefferson High School, A Different World Academy, Muslim Academy, and more. Learn more about what Gretna has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies.

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