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Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
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  • Public, Magnet
  • GRETNA, LA

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Diversity
    grade A+
  3. Teachers
    grade B+
  4. College Prep
    grade B+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade C minus
  6. Administration
    grade C+
  7. Sports
    grade B minus
  8. Food
    grade C
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade D

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Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies is a highly rated, public, magnet school located in GRETNA, LA. It has 551 students in grades 6-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 26 to 1. According to state test scores, 76% of students are at least proficient in math and 89% in reading.

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Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
89%
Percent Proficient - Math
76%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1250
41 responses
Average ACT
27
301 responses
AP Enrollment
47%

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Living in the Area

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  2. Good for Families
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C
Median Household Income
$44,688
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$919
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$205,200
National
$244,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
82%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 17 responses
Poll
71%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 17 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 33 responses
  • Pep rallies, health fairs, move-up day
    27%
  • Community service
    15%
  • After school activities
    12%
  • Football games
    12%
  • Homecoming
    12%
  • Spirit Week
    12%
  • Pep rallies
    9%

Students

Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
551
Free or Reduced Lunch
43%
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 18 responses
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 18 responses
72%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 18 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$66,352
Teachers in First/Second Year
15%
68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 25 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 25 responses
72%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 25 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade C minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$11,957 / year
National
$12,239
89%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 28 responses
50%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 28 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 28 responses

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