West Jefferson High School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,376 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 266th out of 290 high schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 2200 Eighth Street, Harvey, LA 70058
- Principal or Admin: Lale Geer
- Fax: (504) 368-0535
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: 1,376
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 90.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 701 (50.9%)
- Females: 675 (49.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 101 (7.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 873 (63.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 974 (70.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 8 | 0.6% |
| Black | 813 | 59.1% |
| Asian | 89 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic | 255 | 18.5% |
| White | 211 | 15.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 432 | 31.4% |
| 10th Grade | 365 | 26.5% |
| 11th Grade | 279 | 20.3% |
| 12th Grade | 300 | 21.8% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 56%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:40%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 20 Years
- Average Salary: $50,758
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,082 | 8% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $51,456 | 92% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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