Operation Jumpstart Alternative School

23515 Hwy 190, Mandeville, LA 70448 | (985) 727-1062

Grades: 6-12
Student Enrollment: 114

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1 out of 5 | 3 Reviews

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School Description

School Summary and Highlights

Enrolls 114 middle and high school students from grades 6-12

Additional Contact Information

Mailing Address: 23515 Highway 190, Mandeville, LA 70448

Principal or Admin: Chris O'regan
Fax: (985) 727-1164

School Operational Details

Alternative School

School District Details

Saint Tammany Parish School Board District
Per-Pupil Spending: $10,280
Graduation Rate: 77.5%
Dropout Rate: 4.3%
Students Per Teacher: 14.1
Enrolled Students: 36,021

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty

Total Students Enrolled: 114
Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 19.5
Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 5.9

Students Gender Breakdown

Males: 92 (80.7%)
Females: 22 (19.3%)

Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown

Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 6 (5.3%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84 (73.7%)
Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 90 (78.9%)

Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Operation Jumpstart Alternative School Student Race Distribution

	Number	Percent
American Indian	-	-
Black	63	55.3%
Asian	-	-
Hispanic	2	1.8%
White	49	43.0%

Number of Students Per Grade

	Number	Percent
6th Grade	4	3.5%
7th Grade	16	14.0%
8th Grade	38	33.3%
9th Grade	35	30.7%
10th Grade	9	7.9%
11th Grade	9	7.9%
12th Grade	3	2.6%

Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)

Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 77%
Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:23%

Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)

Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
Average Salary: $43,316

Teacher Experience by Number of Years

Operation Jumpstart Alternative School Teacher Experience in Years

	Salary	Percent
1-5 Years of Teaching Experience	$37,750	23%
More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience	$44,986	77%

Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

School Ratings and Reviews

Overall Rating: 1

1 out of 5 | 3 Reviews

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3 reviews for Operation Jumpstart Alternative School

Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on December 10, 2009
Rating: (1 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
I agree my child was expelled from regular school because he appeared to be under the influence. I drug tested him and it came up negative that evening. However, my son still got expelled. I agree with the first 2 reviews because my child attempted suicide. My son was such an optimistic child before he went to Jumpstart. I have heard from teacher's that the classes are so far behind because of interruptions by other student's that it's hard to teach anything. I have heard how cruel the kids are to one another and how the own (...) will cheer on fights before breaking them up but you wouldn't know about that. The school has enough corruption to cover up their flaws so they appear to be such a great opportunity for expelled students. I am not saying that some kids don't deserve to be there. As for the parents who say i need to learn to punish my child, show some maturity. Learn to stop your kid from smoking crack before you tell me how to discipline my own.

Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on October 22, 2009
Rating: (1 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
Operation Jumpstart Provides a psychologically damaging environment for students. My child hasn't seemed happy since he's gone there. He claims that the white walls drive him insane and he can't even learn because the classrooms are so dysfunctional. The school is school is supposed to be an opportunity for expelled students to continue their education, however the learning environment is chaotic and the school should offer more courses to it's students. I hear my son tell me everyday the negativity inside the school from both teachers and students. How is it justifiable to limit our youth's rights to a safe and positive learning experience? I believe if other parents knew what went on in the classrooms and if they knew the food they serve to students at OJAS, they would want reform. As most parents just want what's best for my child's well-being and future.

Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on October 22, 2009
Rating: (1 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
This is the worst school that my child has ever attended. My child has told me to my face that they would rather be in jail. They have been promising him that he would get out in december, then they say that he cannot. His hopes were really up, and I cannot bear to see him depressed like this anymore.

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