Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies vs. Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies or Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
910 Gretna Blvd
Gretna, LA 70053
Gretna, LA 70053
Rating
: 10/
Top 1%10
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
701 Churchill Pkwy
Westwego, LA 70094
Westwego, LA 70094
Rating
: 10/
Top 1%10
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
Graduation Rate
Diversity
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
Overview
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).
Serving 881 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 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
541 students
881 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#1 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
96%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
98%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
89%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
24
128
Grade 7 Students
65
127
Grade 8 Students
70
126
Grade 9 Students
93
129
Grade 10 Students
127
125
Grade 11 Students
80
123
Grade 12 Students
82
123
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
16%
19%
% Hispanic
19%
13%
% Black
32%
19%
% White
27%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
