Top Rankings
Jefferson Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,650 students in Jefferson Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Jefferson Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
3,650 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson Union High School District, which is ranked #554 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#544 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Graduation Rate
91%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.4%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
39%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
36%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
15%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,091 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,899 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$121 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$131 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$33,091
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$35,899
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Jefferson Union High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westmoor High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
131 Westmoor Ave.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 550-7400
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 550-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,278 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Terra Nova High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1450 Terra Nova Blvd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 550-7600
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 550-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Oceana High School
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Paloma Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 550-7300
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 550-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6996 Mission St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7700
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Thornton High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
115 First Ave.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7840
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7840
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson Union High School District?
Jefferson Union High School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,650 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Union High School District?
Jefferson Union High School District is ranked #554 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Union High School District?
39% of Jefferson Union High School District students are Asian, 36% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson Union High School District?
Jefferson Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Jefferson Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,899 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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