Jefferson High School

Q: What is Jefferson High School's ranking?

Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for: Most improved public schools (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).

Q: What is the graduation rate of Jefferson High School?

The graduation rate of Jefferson High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.

Q: How many students attend Jefferson High School?

68 students attend Jefferson High School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

75% of Jefferson High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.

Q: 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.

Q: What grades does Jefferson High School offer ?

Jefferson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

Q: What school district is Jefferson High School part of?

Jefferson High School is part of Jefferson County Joint School District.

529 N 3470 E
Menan, ID 83434

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Tel: (208) 745-4581

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Jefferson High School serves 68 students in grades 9-12.

Jefferson High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 68 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Graduation Rate
: 60-69% (Btm 50% in ID)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

School Overview

Jefferson High School's student population of 68 students has grown by 21% over five school years.

The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

68 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Jefferson High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Jefferson High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (ID)

Overall Testing Rank

#297 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Jefferson High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

54%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Jefferson High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

18%

19%

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Black

n/a

White

75%

74%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.40

0.42

This chart display the diversity score of Jefferson High School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

60-69%

80%

This chart display graduation rate of Jefferson High School and public school graduation rate of Idaho by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

29%

25%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Jefferson County Joint School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jefferson High School's ranking?

Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for: Most improved public schools (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).

What is the graduation rate of Jefferson High School?

The graduation rate of Jefferson High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.

How many students attend Jefferson High School?

68 students attend Jefferson High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

75% of Jefferson High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.

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

What school district is Jefferson High School part of?

Jefferson High School is part of Jefferson County Joint School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 68 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Graduation Rate
: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education