Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies

High No virtual instruction Gretna, LA Grades 06–12 Suburb: Large New Orleans-Metairie, LA SchoolScore™ D (51.3)
  • 527 Students
  • 25.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 21.1:1 Student:Teacher
  • 06–12 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (504)363-4300 Phone
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Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
Gretna, LA 70053
High No virtual instruction Grades 06–12 SchoolScore™ D (51.3)
527
Students
25.0
Teachers
21.1:1
Student:Teacher
(504)363-4300
Phone

Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies is a public school administered by the Jefferson Parish district in Gretna, LOUISIANA, providing education at the High level for students in grades 06–12.

Key statistics: 527 students enrolled; a 21.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Louisiana High School Average
Enrollment
527.0
State avg: 715.0
▼ 26% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
21.08:1
State avg: 18:1
▲ 17% worse
Free Lunch %
51.0%
State avg: 66.7%
▼ 24% better
School Details
School Name
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
NCESSCH ID
220084001964
State School ID
LA-026-026107
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
910 Gretna Blvd
City
Gretna
State
Louisiana
ZIP Code
70053
County
Jefferson Parish
Metro Area
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
2202
State Leg. Upper
22007
State Leg. Lower
22085
Latitude
29.8948
Longitude
-90.05057
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
527
Total Students
👩‍🏫
25.0
Teachers FTE
📐
21.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
25.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)25.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 269 51%
Not Applicable 177 33.6%
District Info
District Name
Jefferson Parish
LEAID
2200840
State LEA ID
LA-026
Phone
(504)349-7600
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Harvey
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$900,124K
Federal Revenue
$180,071K
State Revenue
$257,414K
Local Revenue
$462,639K
Total Expenditure
$805,385K
Instruction Exp.
$361,703K
Support Services
$323,099K
Other Current Exp.
$31,836K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies

1
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School
Gretna · Elementary
0.1 mi
2
Frederick Douglass Community School
Gretna · Middle
1 mi
3
Terrytown Elementary School
Terrytown · Elementary
1.3 mi
4
Ruppel Academie Francaise
Gretna · Elementary
1.4 mi
5
Livaudais Middle School
Terrytown · Middle
1.5 mi
6
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies
Gretna · Elementary
1.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies?
527 students are enrolled at Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies have?
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies has 25.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.1:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies serve?
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies serves grades 06 through 12.
Is Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies a charter school?
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies is not a charter school.
What metro area is Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies located in?
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies is located in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan area.
What school district does Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies belong to?
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies is part of the Jefferson Parish school district.
How much does Jefferson Parish spend per student?
The Jefferson Parish district spends approximately $1,528,244,782 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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