Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans · CC BY-SA 3.0Harvey’s public schools outscore 57% of Louisiana districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Harvey, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On-time graduation in Harvey runs at 71%, below the Louisiana average (83%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Louisiana, not nationally.
From Louisiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Harvey’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 168 Louisiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Harvey’s, its schools beat 17%, lower than their 57% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 38% of tested students were proficient in reading and 28% in math, against 42% and 32% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
71% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,671 per student, against $15,623 across Louisiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one high school
From grade 9 the district’s path is West Jefferson High School. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Jcfa is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Harvey’s grade
B: better than 57% of Louisiana school districts, #123 of 162 Louisiana towns. Both inputs trail the Louisiana average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Harvey, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Harvey
Woodland West School
Grades PK–8 · 631 students · 16:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Harvey
Woodland West School
Grades PK–8 · 631 students · 16:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Harvey
Woodland West School
Grades PK–8 · 631 students · 16:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Harvey
Woodland West School
Grades PK–8 · 631 students · 16:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Harvey
Woodland West School
Grades PK–8 · 631 students · 16:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Harvey
Woodland West School
Grades PK–8 · 631 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Harvey
Woodland West School
Grades PK–8 · 631 students · 16:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Harvey
Woodland West School
Grades PK–8 · 631 students · 16:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Harvey
Woodland West School
Grades PK–8 · 631 students · 16:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Harvey
West Jefferson High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,438 students · 19:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Harvey
West Jefferson High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,438 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Harvey’s public schools are run by Jefferson Parish School District, which also serves Grand Isle, Gretna, Harahan and Jean Lafitte and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Harvey vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share Harvey’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey | B | Jefferson Parish |
| Gretna | B | Jefferson Parish |
| New Orleans | D− | Orleans Parish |
Every school in Harvey
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Louisiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Harvey’s schools
Are Harvey’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Louisiana: the public schools Harvey children attend outscore 57% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #123 of 162 Louisiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 17%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Harvey in?
Jefferson Parish School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 46,790 students in 74 schools (2024–25).
Where do Harvey kids go to high school?
West Jefferson High School, with 1,438 students; its own test results earn a D.
What is Harvey’s graduation rate?
71% of the class of 2023 in Jefferson Parish School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana.
How much does Harvey spend per student?
$14,671 in Jefferson Parish School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Harvey families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Harvey → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Louisiana. Stars are from neighbors.