Serving 1,676 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,676 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Jefferson Senior High School's student population of 1,676 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jefferson Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Senior High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#205 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
10%
12%
White
65%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Senior High School's ranking?
Jefferson Senior High School is ranked #205 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Jefferson Senior High School often compared to?
Jefferson Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kennedy Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Jefferson Senior High School is 86%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Jefferson Senior High School?
1,676 students attend Jefferson Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Jefferson Senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Senior High School?
Jefferson Senior High School has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson Senior High School offer ?
Jefferson Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jefferson Senior High School part of?
Jefferson Senior High School is part of Bloomington Public School District.
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