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#796 of 1,288 schools in LA
Jefferson Virtual High School
High School · Jefferson Parish · Jefferson, LA
A Jefferson Parish high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4400 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA 70121
- Math 19% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Virtual High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2022, to 19% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (2022 EdFacts)
Based on 4 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jefferson Virtual High School 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,892/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$59,029
Median home value
$237,200
Median rent
$1,113/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,325 | Compare → |
| Jcfa-eastCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Ridgewood Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| East Jefferson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,499 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson Parish
- Schools in district
- 75
- Rank in district
- #36 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
Jefferson Virtual High School is listed in Jefferson Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Virtual High School
Jefferson Virtual High School is a public high school in Jefferson, LA, part of Jefferson Parish, serving approximately 122 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #796 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Virtual High School
What grades does Jefferson Virtual High School serve?
Jefferson Virtual High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jefferson Virtual High School?
Jefferson Virtual High School has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Virtual High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Virtual High School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Virtual High School rank in LA?
Jefferson Virtual High School ranks #796 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Jefferson Virtual High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Virtual High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Jefferson Virtual High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Virtual High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Jefferson Virtual High School a charter school?
No, Jefferson Virtual High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Virtual High School a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Virtual High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Virtual High School?
55.7% of students at Jefferson Virtual High School 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
- 122
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (504) 484-4000
- Area population (ZIP 70121)
- 10,853
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 70121; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025, 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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