- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jefferson, LA
Jefferson Virtual High School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Virtual High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220084002506
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Virtual High School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Virtual High School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Virtual High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Jefferson, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084002506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Jefferson Virtual High School shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 220084002506 · Jefferson, LA High · SMALL · TRAD
67 enr · 5.2:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Jefferson Virtual High School shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Virtual High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonnabel Magne
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2,376 students
- Kenner Discove
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
2,263 students
- John Ehret Hig
John Ehret High School
1,850 students
- Grace King Hig
Grace King High School
1,463 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
1,438 students
- This school 67
Jefferson Virtual High School
67 students
What this shows Jefferson Virtual High School reports 67 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Virtual High School compares
Jefferson Virtual High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.2:1 | ▼ 69% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 1% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
67
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.2:1
students per teacher
- 69% below state mean
Top 1% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$14,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 67 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.8%
White 28.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: African American at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Jefferson Virtual High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Virtual High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Virtual High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 Jefferson
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~67 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Virtual High School
How many students attend Jefferson Virtual High School?
Jefferson Virtual High School has 67 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jefferson, LA. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Virtual High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Virtual High School is 5.2:1, which is 69% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 67% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Virtual High School?
63.4% of students at Jefferson Virtual High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Virtual High School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Virtual High School is African American at 38.8% of enrollment, in Jefferson, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Virtual High School?
Jefferson Virtual High School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Virtual High School rank among high schools in Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Virtual High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Jefferson, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jefferson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Jefferson Virtual 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.