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School Comparison

Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
vs.
JCFA

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
JCFA
  • Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies reported a higher students per counselor than JCFA (551:1 vs. 52:1).
  • Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies reported a higher sat/act participation than JCFA (241 vs. 31).
  • JCFA reported a higher chronically absent students than Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies (135 vs. 37).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

JCFA reported a higher chronically absent students than Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies (135 vs. 37).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies reported a higher graduating cohort than JCFA (106 vs. 41).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies reported a higher sat/act participation than JCFA (241 vs. 31).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies reported a higher violent incidents than JCFA (5 vs. 2).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies reported a higher students per counselor than JCFA (551:1 vs. 52:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies

4 metrics were reported by Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies. Comparable data for JCFA is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
3
AP enrollment
73
Dual enrollment
126
Gifted & talented
151

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
$14,154.97
JCFA
$14,154.97
Local revenue share
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
51.4%
JCFA
51.4%
State revenue share
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
28.6%
JCFA
28.6%
Federal revenue share
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
20%
JCFA
20%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
19.8%
JCFA
19.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Jefferson Parish
$65,246
Jefferson Parish
$65,246
Poverty rate
Jefferson Parish
16.3%
Jefferson Parish
16.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Jefferson Parish
30%
Jefferson Parish
30%
Unemployment rate
Jefferson Parish
4%
Jefferson Parish
4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.