Enrollment
1,381
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Metairie, LA
East Jefferson High School
Federal NCES profile for East Jefferson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220084000597
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Jefferson High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #18 of 19
- public schools in Metairie · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Jefferson High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Jefferson High School ranks #18 of 19 public schools in Metairie, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Jefferson High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Jefferson High School
East Jefferson High School is a higher-need, large high school in Metairie, Louisiana, enrolling 1,381 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.6:1 is larger than about 97% of Louisiana schools and 64% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,381 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 79 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #63, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 460 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Metairie's high schools, it stands alongside Grace King High School (1,463 students): East Jefferson High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.6:1 vs 25.2:1).
Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students) and Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students) alongside East Jefferson High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Jefferson High School compares
East Jefferson High School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.6:1 | ▲ 64% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,381 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,381
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.6:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 97% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,675
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.3%
African American 23.8%
White 15.1%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, East Jefferson High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Parish, which includes East Jefferson High School.
$16,675
Per student
+2%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 31.1%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Jefferson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Jefferson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Metairie
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Jefferson High School
How many students attend East Jefferson High School?
East Jefferson High School has 1,381 students enrolled. It is a high school in Metairie, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Jefferson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Jefferson High School is 27.6:1, which is 64% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Jefferson High School?
55.0% of students at East Jefferson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Jefferson High School?
The largest demographic group at East Jefferson High School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment, in Metairie, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Jefferson High School?
East Jefferson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Jefferson High School rank among public schools in Metairie?
By Resource Investment Index, East Jefferson High School ranks #18 of 19 public schools in Metairie, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Metairie on the city page.
Is East Jefferson High School a good school?
East Jefferson High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides East Jefferson High School, Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students), Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students), and John Ehret High School (1,850 students). See the Jefferson Parish district page for the complete list.
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