Helen Cox Junior High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 908 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 228th out of 290 high schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 2200 Lapalco Boulevard, Harvey, LA 70058
- Principal or Admin: Darvell Edwards
- Fax: (504) 367-3176
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Jefferson Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $11,434
- Graduation Rate: 54.9%
- Dropout Rate: 9.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.1
- Enrolled Students: 44,713
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 908
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 50.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 468 (51.5%)
- Females: 440 (48.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 102 (11.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 552 (60.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 654 (72.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Black | 690 | 76.0% |
| Asian | 91 | 10.0% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 5.7% |
| White | 74 | 8.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 238 | 26.2% |
| 10th Grade | 238 | 26.2% |
| 11th Grade | 226 | 24.9% |
| 12th Grade | 206 | 22.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 69%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:31%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 17 Years
- Average Salary: $45,372
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,538 | 26% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $48,418 | 74% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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