Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy vs. Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
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School Overview
School
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
701 Churchill Pkwy
Westwego, LA 70094
Westwego, LA 70094
Rating
: 10/
Top 1%10
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
17 Gretna Blvd.
Gretna, LA 70053
Gretna, LA 70053
Rating
: 10/
Top 1%10
Top Rankings
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
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
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 850 students in grades 6-12, Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 98% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
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 26:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
850 students
541 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#12 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
95%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
80%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
113
54
Grade 7 Students
121
48
Grade 8 Students
129
74
Grade 9 Students
125
117
Grade 10 Students
127
83
Grade 11 Students
119
79
Grade 12 Students
116
86
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
19%
16%
% Hispanic
11%
18%
% Black
20%
31%
% White
45%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
