Thomas Jefferson Academy for Advanced Studies
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 290 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 2nd out of 290 high schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 815 Huey P. Long Avenue, Gretna, LA 70053
- Principal or Admin: Gerard Leblanc
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
- Magnet School
School District Details
- Jefferson Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $11,434
- Graduation Rate: 54.9%
- Dropout Rate: 9.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.1
- Enrolled Students: 44,713
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 290
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 27.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 10.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 127 (43.8%)
- Females: 163 (56.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 38 (13.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 81 (27.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 119 (41.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 7 | 2.4% |
| Black | 76 | 26.2% |
| Asian | 39 | 13.4% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 8.3% |
| White | 144 | 49.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 107 | 36.9% |
| 10th Grade | 75 | 25.9% |
| 11th Grade | 66 | 22.8% |
| 12th Grade | 42 | 14.5% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 54%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:46%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
- Average Salary: $43,376
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $37,237 | 31% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $46,104 | 69% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Thomas Jefferson Academy for Advanced Studies performed on average much better than most other schools across the state on ECC, iLEAP, and LEAP state exams in the following subjects:
- Algebra I
- English II
- English Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
ECC - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 67.0% | 71.0% |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 63.0% | 67.0% |
| English II Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 74.0% | 80.0% |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 71.0% | 77.0% |
iLEAP - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 57.0% | 64.0% |
| 2009 | 99.0% | 55.0% | 65.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 61.0% | 65.0% |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 56.0% | 64.0% |
LEAP - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2009 | 99.0% | 60.0% | 62.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 99.0% | 57.0% | 59.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 98.0% | 50.0% | 55.0% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2009 | 99.0% | 55.0% | 58.0% |
Source: LA Department of Education 2009-2010
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