Jefferson Township High School is a public high school located near Dayton, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Jefferson Township Local Schools district. Their nickname is the Broncos. The school was mentioned in the Kurt Vonnegut novel Breakfast of Champions.
Serving 128 students in grades 7-12, Jefferson Jr./sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Jr./sr. High School's student population of 128 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jefferson Jr./sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Jr./sr. High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2857 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
69%
17%
White
14%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Jr./sr. High School's ranking?
Jefferson Jr./sr. High School is ranked #2857 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson Jr./sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Jefferson Jr./sr. High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Jefferson Jr./sr. High School?
128 students attend Jefferson Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Jefferson Jr./sr. High School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Jr./sr. High School?
Jefferson Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson Jr./sr. High School offer ?
Jefferson Jr./sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson Jr./sr. High School part of?
Jefferson Jr./sr. High School is part of Jefferson Township Local School District.
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