Serving 593 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Jefferson High School's student population of 593 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
21%
25%
Black
39%
2%
White
24%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jefferson High School often compared to?
Jefferson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant High School, Lincoln High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson High School?
The graduation rate of Jefferson High School is 91%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Jefferson High School?
593 students attend Jefferson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Jefferson High School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson High School offer ?
Jefferson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson High School part of?
Jefferson High School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
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