Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies is a public school located in Gretna, Louisiana. It is a school in Jefferson Parish School District district.
According to the Louisiana state assessment result, more than 95% of students are proficient in Math learning and more than 95% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 403 students through grade 6 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 27 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 403 students are attending Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies. By gender, there are 209 and 194 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies offers the gifted and talented program. Total 156 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 17 | 5 | 12 |
| Asian | 27 | 10 | 17 |
| Black | 37 | 18 | 19 |
| White | 72 | 24 | 48 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 156 | 60 | 96 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 27 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 85.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 27 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 27 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 7.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 7.4% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 403 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 169,452 Households |
| Population | 431,243 |
| Male | 210,690 |
| Female | 224,160 |
| Child Population | 133,499 |
| Total Housing Units | 188,511 Units |
| Average House Value | $188,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $972 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.30% |
| Average Household Income | $54,032 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.61% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies offers 10 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 191 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 212 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 10 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 191 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 8 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 35 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 152 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 212 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Jefferson Parish
In Jefferson Parish, 85 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in GRETNA, Louisiana
6 private schools are serving students in GRETNA, Louisiana. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.