John Ehret High School

1,850 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John Ehret High School, located in Marrero, Louisiana, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the Jefferson Parish Public School System. As one of the largest high schools in the region, it is well-known for its diverse student body and its long-standing presence in the Westbank community. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including advanced placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment programs with local colleges, and various career and technical education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond academics, John Ehret maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture, most notably through its successful athletic programs and performing arts initiatives. The school’s mascot, the Patriot, is a central symbol of its identity, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community pride among students, faculty, and alumni. With a focus on personal growth and civic engagement, the school strives to provide a supportive environment that encourages students to excel in their extracurricular pursuits while navigating the challenges of their secondary education.

1,850

Total Students

96.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Ehret High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	412
Black	993
Asian	104
Two or More	49
American Indian	8

Black
993 (53.7%)
Hispanic
412 (22.3%)
White
284 (15.4%)
Asian
104 (5.6%)
Two or More
49 (2.6%)
American Indian
8 (0.4%)

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)340-7651
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,850
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	125

* 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 9 448

Grade 10 446

Grade 11 376

Grade 12 580