West Jefferson High School vs. Jcfa
Should you attend West Jefferson High School or Jcfa? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Jcfa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 1,707 students in grades 9-12, West Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 142 students in grades 9-12, Jcfa ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 47:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Type
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Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,707 students
142 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
47:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#906 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#273 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
21-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
<50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
<50%
Graduation Rate
62%
≤10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
648
59
Grade 10 Students
418
35
Grade 11 Students
312
25
Grade 12 Students
329
23
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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2%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
48%
28%
% Black
42%
49%
% White
6%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
