Jefferson Township High School is a four-year comprehensive community public high school, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from Jefferson Township, in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Jefferson Township Public Schools.
Serving 791 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson Township High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 791 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson Township High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Jefferson Township High School's student population of 791 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
791 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1964
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Jefferson Township High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Township High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1297 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
16%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
76%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Township High School's ranking?
Jefferson Township High School is ranked #1297 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Jefferson Township High School often compared to?
Jefferson Township High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pequannock Township High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson Township High School?
The graduation rate of Jefferson Township High School is 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Jefferson Township High School?
791 students attend Jefferson Township High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Jefferson Township High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Township High School?
Jefferson Township High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jefferson Township High School offer ?
Jefferson Township High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson Township High School part of?
Jefferson Township High School is part of Jefferson Township Public School District.
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