Serving 99 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson High School's student population of 99 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
99 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
School Rankings
Jefferson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson High School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#682 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
27%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
1%
1%
White
66%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Graduation Rate
50-59%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.6%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson High School's ranking?
Jefferson High School is ranked #682 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Jefferson High School often compared to?
Jefferson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ririe Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson High School?
The graduation rate of Jefferson High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend Jefferson High School?
99 students attend Jefferson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Jefferson High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson High School offer ?
Jefferson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson High School part of?
Jefferson High School is part of Jefferson County Joint School District.
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