Jeffers High School
Tel:
(906)482-0580
- Jeffers High School serves 222 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
School Overview
- Jeffers High School's student population of 222 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 222 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jeffers High School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jeffers High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1333 out of 3,159 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 100% | 66% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.53 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 22% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Adams Township School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jeffers High School is Houghton Central High School (6.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Houghton Middle School (6.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is South Range Elementary School (2.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South Range South Range Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 243 students
2.2 miles
2 Whealkate St
South Range, MI 49963
(906)482-0599 2.2 K-6 243 - Houghton Houghton Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 421 students
6.7 miles
1603 Gundlach Rd
Houghton, MI 49931
(906)482-0450 6.7 9-12 421 - Houghton Houghton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 344 students
6.7 miles
1603 Gundlach Rd
Houghton, MI 49931
(906)482-4871 6.7 6-8 344 - Hancock Copper Country Learning Center Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 79 students
6.8 miles
809 Hecla St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906)482-4250 6.8 K-12 79 - Houghton Houghton Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 623 students
6.8 miles
203 West Jacker Ave
Houghton, MI 49931
(906)482-0456 6.8 K-5 623
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