Jefferson Junior/senior High School
- Jefferson Junior/senior High School serves 719 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 4% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Jefferson Junior/senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Jefferson Junior/senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Jefferson Junior/senior High School's student population of 719 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 719 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jefferson Junior/senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,718 schools in Colorado (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jefferson Junior/senior High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1713 out of 1718 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 4% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 83% | 34% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 12% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.60 |
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| Graduation Rate | 75-79% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Jefferson Junior/senior High School is Lighthouse Program (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lumberg Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Lumberg Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 473 students
0.1 miles
6705 West 22nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80214
(303)982-6182 0.1 PK-6 473 - Denver Edgewater Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 468 students
0.8 miles
5570 West 24th Avenue
Denver, CO 80214
(303)982-6050 0.8 PK-6 468 - Denver Slater Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 335 students
1.1 miles
8605 West 23rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303)982-7575 1.1 PK-6 335 - Denver Lighthouse Program Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 14 students
1.2 miles
1005 Wadsworth Boulevard
Denver, CO 80215
(303)232-4448 1.2 K-12 14 - Denver New America School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 281 students
1.2 miles
5806 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80226
(303)894-3171 1.2 9-12 281
School Reviews
| 5 I've been to Wapato Middle School and Wapato Adams Elemenary (I'm in 8th) and so far I don't see why people think Wapato is a bad community. Sure we aren't the best school out there, every school has its problems. All we can do is try right? Wapato is based on cultures. Lots and lots of them. They have many programs available for any type of student. No lie. Sure we're not the best at everything. But the teachers are dedicated to helping students in every way they can. THEY ACTUALLY MOTIVATE THE KIDS!!! I don't believe people should judge a book by its cover. Or in this case, a school by a few bad students. - Posted by Student/Alumni - yoci. |
| 2 This school is a joke. They treat your child like cattle. They allow gang activity and bullying to happen right in front of them. My child has only been with this school for 3/4 of the school year and they allowed for my child to be attacked and gang threatened by another student and acted as if it was no big deal. The Principal and Vice principals were extremely defensive and acted as if this situation was my child's fault. If you don't want your child bullied do not send them to this school. - Posted by Parent - jd417 |
| 5 Clarkston is a hidden gem among the elementary schools in Tyler ISD. They have such a dedicated staff that truly cares about each and every child. With enhanced technology in every classroom and a multitude of enrichment opportunities, it is a wonderful place. The new campus is amazing. - Posted by Parent - kwalt |
| 2 Administration is stubborn and lacks the ability to listen. - Posted by Parent - misty |
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