D
Needs Improvement
48/100

East Jefferson High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 400 Phlox Street, Metairie, LA 70001
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 59% · Math 58% proficient · 32nd percentile in Louisiana
Graduation
C
71% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
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

48
Repit Score
out of 100
1,499
Students
enrolled
22.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%32/100reading 26th percentile, math 37th percentile among Louisiana high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%30/10071% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%69/100Inputs 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 −21 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 proficiency59% (−10 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency58% (−5 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate71% (−8 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
White72%67%reading -11 pts, math -10 pts23rd percentile (list)
Black57%52%reading -4 pts, math +0 pts44th percentile (list)
Hispanic52%52%reading -13 pts, math -12 pts27th percentile (list)
Low-income57%57%reading -9 pts, math -2 pts33rd 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 400 Phlox Street
City Metairie
ZIP Code 70001
District 2200840
NCES School ID 220084000597
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70001

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,702
Per Capita Income $39,042
Poverty Rate 8.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.7%
High School or Higher 93.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $286,000
Median Rent $1,110
Owner-Occupied 50.8%
Renter-Occupied 49.2%
View full data for ZIP 70001 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for East Jefferson High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 55.0%
Black 23.6%
White 17.8%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More Races 2.1%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,499
Teachers (FTE) 65.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for East Jefferson High School?
East Jefferson High School has a Repit School Score of 48 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 East Jefferson High School?
East Jefferson High School has 1,499 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.8:1.
What grades does East Jefferson High School serve?
East Jefferson High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does East Jefferson High School receive per student?
East Jefferson High School receives $17,647 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around East Jefferson High School in 70001 ▼
Avg Home Value
$328,970
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,548
1-Year Change
+8.3%
% Renters
49.2%

Other Schools in 70001

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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