D
Needs Improvement
43/100

West Jefferson High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 2200 Eighth Street, Harvey, LA 70058
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 48% · Math 55% proficient · 23rd percentile in Louisiana
Graduation
C
68% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
1,707
Students
enrolled
21.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%23/100reading 15th percentile, math 32nd percentile among Louisiana high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%26/10068% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%72/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 49% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −30 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency48% (−21 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency55% (−8 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate68% (−11 pts vs. state avg 79%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White50%70%reading -33 pts, math -8 pts7th percentile (list)
Black47%52%reading -14 pts, math +0 pts32nd percentile (list)
Hispanic37%47%reading -28 pts, math -17 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income47%52%reading -19 pts, math -7 pts23rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2200 Eighth Street
City Harvey
ZIP Code 70058
District 2200840
NCES School ID 220084000654
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70058

Understanding the community around West Jefferson High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,881
Per Capita Income $30,981
Poverty Rate 14.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%
High School or Higher 86.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $180,700
Median Rent $1,179
Owner-Occupied 66.0%
Renter-Occupied 34.0%
View full data for ZIP 70058 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for West Jefferson High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 48.2%
Black 41.5%
White 6.0%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More Races 2.2%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,707
Teachers (FTE) 79.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for West Jefferson High School?
West Jefferson High School has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend West Jefferson High School?
West Jefferson High School has 1,707 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.6:1.
What grades does West Jefferson High School serve?
West Jefferson High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does West Jefferson High School receive per student?
West Jefferson High School receives $17,647 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around West Jefferson High School in 70058 ▼
Avg Home Value
$239,912
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,218
1-Year Change
+14.1%
% Renters
34.0%

Other Schools in 70058

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026