West Jefferson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

2200 8th St, Harvey, LA

Jefferson Parish Schools

3.5

1.5

1,465 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Jacqueline Ducros

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1

Average SAT Score
1110

Average ACT Score
19

Math Proficiency
14%

Reading Proficiency
32%

Average GPA
3.24

Graduation Rate
62%

C-

Academics

Teachers

College Prep

Administration

C-

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

B-

Sports

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.24	Reading Proficiency 32%
Math Proficiency 14%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 22:1 Teachers 79	Full Time Teachers 79
Teachers in First or Second Year 35.1%

College Prep

Average SAT 1110 Math 540 Verbal 570	Average ACT 19 Math 18 English 19 Reading 20 Science 19
Number of AP Courses 2	AP Math Enrollment Very Low
AP Science Enrollment Low	Other AP Enrollment Very Low

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

343:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.9%	Female 46.1%
Hispanic 48.1%	Black 41.9%
White 6.3%	Two or more races 1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1.6%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

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 269 Students

Louisiana State University 249 Students

Loyola University New Orleans 203 Students

Xavier University of Louisiana 179 Students

Southeastern Louisiana University 175 Students

University of Louisiana at Lafayette 173 Students

Southern University & A&M College 170 Students

Dillard University 132 Students

Tulane University 123 Students

Delgado Community College 116 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Nursing 107 Students

Psychology 80 Students

Business 58 Students

Biology 53 Students

Computer Science 39 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students

Criminology 25 Students

Small Business Management 25 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students

Accounting 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

3.0 Senior

5/14/2025

I hated going to that school, When I was younger and first got there I was afraid, afraid to meet new people, afraid to look like an outcast, afraid to look like a loser. I ended up reuniting with a girl I knew years prior and we ended up staying friends all 4 years of high school. The teachers at the school do and will accommodate for the students they have and they are willing to reach out to you after school hours and I appreciated every second I had with my teachers.

4.0 Senior

11/14/2024

My First experience at West Jefferson was a challenge because it was hard for me to adapt in with making new friends and getting to know new teachers, sense my previous high school got shut down I needed to get to know my teachers. I'm truly grateful for being a Buc

5.0 Senior

10/22/2024

I have attended West Jefferson High school since my sophomore year and I can confidently say that becoming a buccaneer was the best decision I've ever made. The teachers actually engage with the students and make everyday learning something new and interesting. Especially our history and science teachers who are the best and cares most deeply for their students. Overall my time here at West Jeff has been very valuable to me and I have met mentors and teachers who will have a lasting impact on my future and I'm grateful for them and the West Jefferson village.

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2.0 other

11/29/2015

I can't stand it, there's nothing being done with the racism and ignorance, the principal doesn't care about the minorities especially hispanic/latino students who are all categorized as "Mexicans," and plus ignorance is rewarded in the school, plus how is it that I as a student do all my homework,...

1.0 teacher

5/18/2014

I was a teacher in that school last year. The principal fakes grades to graduate students who did not complete their credits requirements. I provided documents showing changes of grades to the school board and to the superintendent. Nothing happened. The business as usual. The students graduate at a...

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Average Home Value

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

John Ehret High School

9th to 12th
Public

C+

Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies

9th to 12th
Public

L.W. Higgins High School

9th to 12th
Public

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Louisiana Jefferson Parish Harvey 70058

West Jefferson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Harvey, LA, in the Harvey neighborhood, and is served by the Jefferson Parish Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,465 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. West Jefferson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.24, the graduation rate is 62%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $232,792. Discover additional schools in the area, like John Ehret High School, Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies, L.W. Higgins High School, and more. Learn more about what Harvey has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Jefferson High School.

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