For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,329 students in Harvey, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Harvey, LA are Jcfa, West Jefferson High School and Jefferson Rise Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvey, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Harvey have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Harvey, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 60%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson Rise Charter School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Harvey, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jcfa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
475 Manhattan Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
West Jefferson High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Eighth Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 368-6055
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 368-6055
Gr: 9-12 | 1,438 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Rise Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3645 Lapalco Blvd.
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-9799
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-9799
Gr: 6-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Harvey, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Harvey, LA include Jcfa, West Jefferson High School and Jefferson Rise Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Harvey?
3 public high schools are located in Harvey.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey?
Harvey public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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