JCFA-East

Charter School 229 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

**JCFA-East (Jefferson Chamber Foundation Academy)**, located on Manhattan Boulevard in Harvey, Louisiana, is a specialized charter high school designed to serve students who have struggled in traditional academic settings. As part of a network of schools focused on "re-engagement," JCFA-East provides an alternative pathway to graduation for students who may have dropped out, are behind in credits, or require a more flexible, individualized approach to learning. The school operates with a unique model that combines academic instruction with personalized support to help students overcome barriers to educational success.

The school is known for its smaller, supportive environment, which aims to foster stronger relationships between students and faculty. By utilizing a curriculum that allows for self-paced progress and individualized scheduling, JCFA-East prioritizes workforce readiness and high school completion. Their mission is rooted in the belief that every student deserves a second chance at success, and they provide the resources necessary for students to earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary opportunities, whether in college or a career path.

229

Total Students

9.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JCFA-East
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	54
Black	96
Asian	4
Two or More	11

Black
96 (41.9 %)
White
64 (27.9 %)
Hispanic
54 (23.6 %)
Two or More
11 (4.8 %)
Asian
4 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	JCFA-East
Phone:	(504)410-3280
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	229
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 93

Grade 10 58

Grade 11 44

Grade 12 34