- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Harvey, LA
West Jefferson High School
Federal NCES profile for West Jefferson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220084000654
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Jefferson High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Harvey · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.7:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Jefferson High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Jefferson High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Harvey, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+183 students YoY
West Jefferson High School grew from 1,524 students in 2022-23 to 1,707 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 56.1 → 79.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+183 students YoY 220084000654 · Harvey, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,438 enr · 25.7:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
West Jefferson High School grew from 1,524 students in 2022-23 to 1,707 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE added 56.1 → 79.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
West Jefferson 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
- This school
West Jefferson High School
1,438 students
- East Jefferson
East Jefferson High School
1,381 students
What this shows West Jefferson High School reports 1,438 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Jefferson High School compares
West Jefferson High School is a growing 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 | 25.7:1 | ▲ 53% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▼ 6% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,438 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,438
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 96% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.4%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
325
in-school suspensions + 198 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
African American 41.2%
White 6.7%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, West Jefferson High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 West 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Jefferson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Jefferson 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
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Harvey
1 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 (~1,438 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Jefferson High School
How many students attend West Jefferson High School?
West Jefferson High School has 1,438 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harvey, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,524 (2022-23) → 1,707 (2023-24), up 183.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jefferson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jefferson High School is 25.7:1, which is 53% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Jefferson High School?
58.5% of students at West Jefferson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Jefferson High School?
The largest demographic group at West Jefferson High School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in Harvey, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Jefferson High School?
West Jefferson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 West Jefferson High School rank among public schools in Harvey?
By Resource Investment Index, West Jefferson High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Harvey, 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 Harvey on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides West 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.