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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,631 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 31% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% 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
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,631 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson Union High School District, which is ranked #541 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#562 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
40%
12%
% Hispanic
34%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
16%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,533 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,732 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$104 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$141 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,533
$19,974
Spending / Student
$38,732
$18,396
Best Jefferson Union High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terra Nova High School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 697 students
Rank: #22.
Westmoor High School
(Math: 37% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,256 students
Rank: #33.
Thornton High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 First Ave.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7840
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7840
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Rank: #44.
Oceana High School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Paloma Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 550-7300
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 550-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,071 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson Union High School District?
Jefferson Union High School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,631 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Union High School District?
Jefferson Union High School District is ranked #541 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
40% of Jefferson Union High School District students are Asian, 34% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 $38,732 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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