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West Jefferson High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
2200 8th St,
Harvey, LA
Jefferson Parish Schools
School Details
Head of School
Jacqueline Ducros
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.24
Graduation Rate
62%
Niche Grade
C-
C
C
C
C-
C
B-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.24
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Reading Proficiency
32%
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Math Proficiency
14%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
77
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Full Time Teachers
77
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Teachers in First or Second Year
35.1%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
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Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
20
Science
19
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Number of AP Courses
2
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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English
17%
State Average
10%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
343:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
52.8%
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Female
47.2%
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Hispanic
47.9%
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Black
41.2%
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White
6.7%
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Two or more races
2.2%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
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Native American
<1%
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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.
Louisiana State University
274 Students
University of New Orleans
274 Students
Loyola University New Orleans
215 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
183 Students
Southern University & A&M College
183 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana
183 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University
172 Students
Dillard University
139 Students
Tulane University
132 Students
Delgado Community College
123 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
112 Students
Psychology
83 Students
Business
62 Students
Biology
50 Students
Computer Science
40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
26 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
26 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
26 Students
Small Business Management
26 Students
Accounting
24 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/10/2026
The best part is that we all mostly know each other the senior class so it's good. We will all work together to get what we have to get done. Also the sports , I have a good time dancing I am on the dance team at west Jefferson. The worst parts is sometimes the attitude some of the administrators have and also just a lot of stress work on top of work but I'm getting through it.
1/9/2024
I believe that west Jefferson high-school could be a much better school, there isn't much opportunity outside of band and sports, and the school doesn't feel too safe with the amount of fights. The teachers however are a enjoyable experience, but the education could be much better
5/14/2021
It's not a bad high school but the students and faculty lack the help of the district and school spirit.
GreatSchools Reviews
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,...
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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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$105K - $657K
Homes For Sale
136
Average Home Value
$241,691
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
51%
Average Household Income
$58,289
% of College Grads
18.2%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,680 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
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- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Oakdale Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Woodmere Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Gretna City Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Parking Lot
Kings Grant Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Woodmere Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Gretna Park
- Football
- Lake
- Skateboard
Gretna Heritage Playground
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Woodland West Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
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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 19:1. 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 1180 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $241,691. 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.