East Jefferson High School

1,381 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Jefferson High School, located in Metairie, Louisiana, is a public secondary school serving the Jefferson Parish community. As part of the Jefferson Parish Public School System, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. It features a diverse student body and a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives, which are central to the school’s efforts to foster a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond its core academics, East Jefferson High School is known for its role in the local community as a hub for student development and school spirit. The campus on Phlox Street provides facilities that support both traditional classroom learning and technical or specialized training, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern workforce. Through its ongoing commitment to student engagement and academic growth, the school serves as a significant institution for secondary education in the greater New Orleans area.

1,381

Total Students

70.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Jefferson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	791
Black	329
Asian	24
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

Hispanic
791 (57.3%)
Black
329 (23.8%)
White
208 (15.1%)
Two or More
27 (2.0%)
Asian
24 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

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)888-7171
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	783
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	84

* 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 9 416

Grade 10 335

Grade 11 286

Grade 12 344