Mission & Vision

“WJHS is dedicated to preparing today’s scholars for tomorrow’s GREATNESS!!!”

Mission

We believe that a nurtured scholar is a successful one. We are committed to providing a positive, safe and engaging environment for ALL scholars to learn. We intend for ALL scholars to embrace their learning, achieve their potential, and become independent lifelong learners. 

Vision

The West Jefferson Village is dedicated to providing a variety of learning opportunities for academic, career, and extra-curricular success. We will strive to develop the whole student through the love of learning that fosters intellectual, emotional and social growth.

 

About Us

During the administration of Superintendent Lemuel W. Higgins, the Jefferson Parish School Board purchased the site on which West Jefferson High School now stands.

In the fall of 1955, the doors of the West Bank’s first consolidated high school were officially opened. The first principal was Mr. Joseph J. Martina, and the first assistant principal was Ms. Lucile Cherbonnier. One thousand, two hundred students (1200), and forty-two (42) teachers attended. On May 26, 1956, the first graduating class of 283 received their diplomas on the stage of the school’s auditorium.

During the years that followed, inevitable changes occurred. As its student body and faculty grew in size, so did the West Jefferson facility. Extensive additions and renovations have made West Jefferson one of the largest high schools in the state.

West Jefferson High School is located near the Harvey Canal on the west bank of the Mississippi. It  borders the West Bank Expressway and is just ten minutes from downtown New Orleans. Its students are drawn from nearby Gretna and Harvey neighborhoods.

DISTRICT: Students live in Gretna and Harvey

GRADES: Senior High School with grades 9-12

COLORS: Scarlet and Silver

MASCOT: The Buccaneer

ALMA MATER: Banners Scarlet and Grey Silver

SLOGAN: BUC PRIDE (BUCS-UNIFIED-COMMITTED-POSITIVITY-RESPECT-INTEGRITY-DEDICATION-EXCELLENCE)