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Jcfa
High School · Jefferson Parish · Harvey, LA
A Jefferson Parish charter high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
475 Manhattan Blvd, Harvey, LA 70058
- Math 28% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs LA 44% (2025)
- ≤10% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jcfa score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jcfa sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,892/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,533
Median home value
$195,100
Median rent
$1,217/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70058; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Jefferson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,707 | Compare → |
| Raphael AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 1.0 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| Fisher Middle/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–12 | Not available | 494 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jefferson Parish
- Schools in district
- 75
- Rank in district
- #68 of 74
- District spending per student
- $14,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jcfa is listed in Jefferson Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jcfa
Jcfa is a public high school in Harvey, LA, part of Jefferson Parish, serving approximately 142 students in grades 9th-12th with a 47.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,216 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jcfa
What grades does Jcfa serve?
Jcfa serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jcfa?
Jcfa has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jcfa?
The student-teacher ratio at Jcfa is 47.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jcfa rank in LA?
Jcfa ranks #1,216 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Jcfa's MySchoolScout rating?
Jcfa has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jcfa?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jcfa has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Jcfa a charter school?
Yes, Jcfa is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Jcfa a Title I school?
No, Jcfa is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jcfa?
63.4% of students at Jcfa qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 142
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 47.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 95.1%
- Phone
- (504) 410-3121
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
- Area population (ZIP 70058)
- 39,690
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70058; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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