Jefferson Senior High School
Jefferson Senior High School serves 1,651 students in grades 9-12.
Jefferson Senior High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Jefferson Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Jefferson Senior High School's student population of 1,651 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2009) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,651 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 79 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jefferson Senior High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jefferson Senior 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #263 out of 1793 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 9% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 9% |
| Black | 11% | 11% |
| White | 70% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.54 |
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Graduation Rate | 88% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bloomington Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jefferson Senior High School is Bloomington Shared Time (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Olson Middle School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Olson Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Minneapolis Olson Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 57%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 554 students10
0.2 miles
4501 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8800 0.2 K-5 554 - Minneapolis Olson Middle School Math: 61% | Reading: 69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 857 students10
0.4 miles
4551 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8600 0.4 6-8 857 - Minneapolis Westwood Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 402 students10
0.8 miles
3701 W 108th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 806-7200 0.8 K-5 402 - Minneapolis Normandale Hills Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 58%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 473 students10
1.1 miles
9501 Toledo Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-7000 1.1 K-5 473 - Minneapolis Bloomington Ecse Special Education School Grades: PK | 223 students
1.3 miles
4901 West 112th St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8900 1.3 PK 223
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