Serving 541 students in grades 6-12, Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies's student population of 541 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies ranks within the top 1% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 1251 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
2%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
32%
41%
White
27%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies is ranked #12 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies?
The graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies?
541 students attend Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies students are Black, 27% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies?
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies offer ?
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies part of?
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 8/20/2012
iam transfering my 16 yr old daughter from florida her gpa is 3.5 sh has been takin college ap classes she has gotton all a in her classes in her freshman yr and sophmore yr i would like some information on the requirements on addmission into this school thank you
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