West Jefferson High School

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

School Details

Head of School
Jacqueline Ducros
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.25
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.25
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
35.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
560
Verbal
590
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
4
Equity
2
College Readiness
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Test Scores

English
17%
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
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%
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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.
University of New Orleans 261 Students
Louisiana State University 233 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 188 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana 177 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 169 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University 166 Students
Southern University & A&M College 157 Students
Dillard University 122 Students
Tulane University 115 Students
Nicholls State University 114 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 99 Students
Psychology 75 Students
Business 59 Students
Biology 50 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Computer Science 36 Students
Criminology 24 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 22 Students
Small Business Management 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 126 Reviews
3.0 Senior
5/10/2024
Overall if you are an U.S resident, you get treated the same way as the others but the things change when it comes to Non-U.S citizens, they get treated differently, more harsh, hostility, disdain, some people make them feel as less just because they don't speak english, my experience has been this way since I got in there, and maybe it's not everyone, but the few who does that needs to wake up and learn some respect.
3.0 Junior
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
5.0 Senior
7/2/2023
My experience at West Jeff was pretty good and everyone was so nice to me and teachers I had during this school year they supported me a lot because I was new and I need help.
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1.5 2 Reviews
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,...
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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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