LAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies — School Profile & District Info
High|Gretna, Louisiana|Jefferson Parish
Gretna, LA 70053
School Profile
Grades
6–12
Enrollment
541
Student:Teacher
19.3:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Jefferson ParishEcon. Disadvantaged
33.8%
Phone
(504)363-4300School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
89%
99th percentile in LA
Math Proficiency
76%
98th percentile in LA
Graduation Rate
>=95%
Chronic Absenteeism
1.5%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
3 courses offered
73 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
151 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
126 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
241 test takers
Athletics
16 sports, 16 teams
171 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Worse than average in LATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
551
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
31
81% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
1
Nurses
0.5
School Resource Officers
0.5
Security Staff
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,155
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,144
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$17,779
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 20%State 29%Local 51%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$254,906
+1.4% 1yr-1.8% 5yr
New Orleans, LA metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
24.5%
Below 150% poverty line
6.1%
Unemployment rate
10.5%
Uninsured residents
13.1%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
6,174
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
5,282
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
1,270 (24%)
Other Health Impairment
1,041 (20%)
Autism
1,018 (19%)
Speech/Language Impairment
735 (14%)
Intellectual Disability
493 (9%)
Emotional Disturbance
102 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
527
Current enrollment
Growing(+38% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies currently enrolls 541 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in LA.
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