West Jefferson High School

1,438 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Jefferson High School, located in Harvey, Louisiana, is a public secondary institution serving the Jefferson Parish community. As part of the Jefferson Parish Public School System, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous coursework, extracurricular involvement, and career-readiness programs. Its location on Eighth Street places it as a central educational hub within the Westbank area, catering to a diverse student body with a variety of athletic, artistic, and academic interests.

Beyond its standard curriculum, West Jefferson High School emphasizes community engagement and school spirit, often serving as a focal point for local events and student development. The school strives to foster an environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, supported by faculty and staff focused on academic growth and personal development. By offering various clubs, sports teams, and honors programs, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their local and global communities.

1,438

Total Students

77.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Jefferson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	689
Black	592
Asian	27
Two or More	31
American Indian	3

Hispanic
689 (47.9%)
Black
592 (41.2%)
White
96 (6.7%)
Two or More
31 (2.2%)
Asian
27 (1.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Jefferson Parish
Phone:	(504)368-6055
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	837
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 465

Grade 10 375

Grade 11 313

Grade 12 285