For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,591 students in Harvey, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Harvey, LA are Jcfa, West Jefferson High School and Jefferson Rise Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvey, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Harvey have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Harvey, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 56%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson Rise Charter School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Harvey, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jcfa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
475 Manhattan Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
West Jefferson High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Eighth Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 368-6055
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 368-6055
Grades: 9-12
| 1,707 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Rise Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3645 Lapalco Blvd.
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-9799
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-9799
Grades: 6-12
| 742 students
Harvey, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids Jefferson (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1149 Macarthur Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-1221
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-1221
Grades: 4-12
| 8 students
B. A. St. Ville Accelerated Academy For High School Prep (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1121 Pailet Ave
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Grades: 5-8
| 148 students
1121 Pailet Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
3400 Sixth St
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 341-2051
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 341-2051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2200 Lapalco Boulevard
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 367-6388
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 367-6388
Grades: 9-12
| 904 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Harvey, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Harvey, LA include Jcfa, West Jefferson High School and Jefferson Rise Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Harvey?
3 public high schools are located in Harvey.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey?
Harvey public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Harvey are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Harvey include: Jcfa vs. West Jefferson High School, West Jefferson High School vs. Jcfa
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