Jefferson Junior/senior High School
Jefferson Junior/senior High School serves 659 students in grades 7-12.
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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Jefferson Junior/senior High School's student population of 659 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
659 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Jefferson Junior/senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,783 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Jefferson Junior/senior High School is 0.33, 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
#1752 out of 1783 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1

American Indian
2%
1%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
81%
34%

Black
5%
5%

White
10%
52%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
80-84%
80%

Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
33%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 2/6/2011
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.
2 2/6/2011
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.
5 2/6/2011
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.
2 2/6/2011
Administration is stubborn and lacks the ability to listen.
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