Jefferson Heights Academy in New Orleans, LA, serves 24 co–ed students in grades K–8 with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1.
The school operates under a Seventh Day Adventist religious affiliation and is located in an urban community near New Orleans.
Jefferson Heights Academy employs 2 teachers to provide instruction within its regular elementary and secondary program structure.
The student body is 83% diverse in racial and ethnic representation, reflecting a multicultural environment.
Nearby private schools offer alternative K–8 options with larger enrollments, positioning Jefferson Heights Academy as a smaller, community–oriented choice.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Jefferson Heights Academy?
The application deadline for Jefferson Heights Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(504) 733-5087
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(504) 833-9894
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(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
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(504) 733-8201
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(504) 733-8201
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Gr: PK-8 | 619 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Jefferson Virtual High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4400 Jefferson Highway
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(504) 484-4000
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 484-4000
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Riverdale High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
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(504) 833-7288
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Strehle Community School
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(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
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East Jefferson High School
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Rank:
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