Very Good
#253 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 20% in state
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
High School · Jefferson Parish · Gretna, LA
A Jefferson Parish high school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
910 Gretna Blvd, Gretna, LA 70053
- Math 89% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 95% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 92% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 43 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies 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 71Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,229/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gretna), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,786
Median home value
$225,700
Median rent
$1,017/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
45.8%
Poverty rate
26.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JcfaCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| West Jefferson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,707 | Compare → |
| Muslim AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Arden Cahill AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–11 | 2.3 mi | 232 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
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
- #13 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
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies is listed in Jefferson Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies is a public high school in Gretna, LA, part of Jefferson Parish, serving approximately 541 students in grades 6th-12th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #253 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
What grades does Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies serve?
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies?
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies has an enrollment of approximately 541 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies rank in LA?
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies ranks #253 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies a charter school?
No, Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies a Title I school?
No, Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies?
33.8% of students at Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 541
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (504) 363-4300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 70053)
- 16,409
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 70053; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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