Jefferson Union High School District
For the 2022 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,167 students in Jefferson Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Jefferson Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson Union High School District are Oceana High School, Westmoor High School and Terra Nova High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Jefferson Union High School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Jefferson Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Overview
School District Name
Jefferson Union High School District
School District Website
School District Phone Number
School District Grades Offered
09 - 12
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,294 Schools
# Students
4,167 Students
5,952,381 Students
# Teachers
202 Teachers
264,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Jefferson Union High School District, which is ranked #737 of all 1,873 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#740 out of 1942 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
# American Indian Students
5 Students
28,351 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,821 Students
702,409 Students
% Asian Students
44%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,334 Students
3,303,374 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
56%
# Black Students
55 Students
306,585 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
603 Students
1,290,217 Students
% White Students
15%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
41 Students
25,751 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
306 Students
294,102 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
458,150
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
423,156
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
429,338
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
436,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
443,865
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
446,171
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
437,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
457,616
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
465,035
# Students in 9th Grade:
993
499,550
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,032
493,565
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,059
477,486
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,083
484,615
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,932 is higher than the state median of $19,522. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,347 is higher than the state median of $19,618. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue (19-20)
$87 MM
$29 MM
Spending (19-20)
$93 MM
$29 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,932
$19,522
Spending / Student
$22,347
$19,618
Best Jefferson Union High School District Public Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oceana High School
Alternative School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Paloma Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 550-7300
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 550-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Westmoor High School
Math: 44% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
131 W.moor Ave.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 550-7400
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 550-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,396 students
Rank: #33.
Terra Nova High School
Math: 36% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1450 Terra Nova Blvd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 550-7600
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 550-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 746 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson High School
Math: 24% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6996 Mission St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7700
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,325 students
Rank: #55.
Thornton High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 First Ave.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7840
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7840
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
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