Serving 427 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Jefferson High School's student population of 427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jefferson High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
72%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson High School's ranking?
Jefferson High School is ranked #18 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Jefferson High School often compared to?
Jefferson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Standley Lake High School, Ralston Valley Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson High School?
The graduation rate of Jefferson High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Jefferson High School?
427 students attend Jefferson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Jefferson High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jefferson High School offer ?
Jefferson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jefferson High School part of?
Jefferson High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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