Jefferson Union High School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,851 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 39% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 50% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson Union High School District are Summit Public School: Shasta, Westmoor High School and Oceana 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 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
| School District Name | Jefferson Union High School District |
| School District Website | http://www.juhsd.net |
| School District Phone Number | (650) 550-7900 |
| School District Grades Offered | 09 - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 10,340 Schools |
| # of Students | 4,851 Students | 6,196,542 Students |
| # of Teachers | 225 Teachers | 264,717 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
District Rank
Jefferson Union High School District, which is ranked #273 of all 1,013 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
Overall District Rank | #411 out of 989 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 50% |
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Graduation Rate | 87% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 9 Students | 32,926 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 2,140 Students | 719,552 Students |
| % Asian Students | 44% | 12% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1,408 Students | 3,364,972 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 29% | 54% |
| # of Black Students | 78 Students | 337,511 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 740 Students | 1,437,219 Students |
| % White Students | 15% | 23% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 52 Students | 28,744 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 424 Students | 272,946 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 9% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 18 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | - | 530,217 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | - | 456,736 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | - | 454,161 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | - | 445,889 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | - | 465,088 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | - | 470,474 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | - | 484,469 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | - | 474,195 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | - | 471,714 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 1,226 | 493,492 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 1,176 | 481,781 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 1,168 | 473,656 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 1,281 | 486,497 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 8,155 |
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,263 is higher than the state median of $15,053. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,767 is higher than the state median of $14,597. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $89 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $81 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $18,263 | $15,053 |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,767 | $14,597 |
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Best Jefferson Union High School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Summit Public School: Shasta Charter School699 Serramonte Blvd.
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 10%10
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 556-1110
Grades: 9-12 | 452 students
- Rank: #22.Westmoor High School Math: 46% | Reading: 71%131 W.moor Ave.Rank:8/Top 30%10
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 550-7400
Grades: 9-12 | 1,579 student
- Rank: #33.401 Paloma Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 550-7300
Grades: 9-12 | 619 students
- Rank: #44.Terra Nova High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%1450 Terra Nova Blvd.Rank:7/Top 50%10
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 550-7600
Grades: 9-12 | 914 students
- Rank: #55.Jefferson High School Math: 21% | Reading: 56%6996 Mission St.Rank:5/Bottom 50%10
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7700
Grades: 9-12 | 1,144 student
- Rank: #66.Thornton High School Alternative School115 First Ave.
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50%10
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7840
Grades: 9-12 | 143 students
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