Jefferson West High School
Tel:
(785)484-3331
- Jefferson West High School serves 271 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Jefferson West High School's student population of 271 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 271 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jefferson West High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jefferson West High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #815 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 90% | 65% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.31 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 85% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson West School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jefferson West High School is Seaman High School (7.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jefferson West Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jefferson West Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Meriden Jefferson West Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 275 students
0.1 miles
210 N Miller
Meriden, KS 66512
(785)484-2900 0.1 5-8 275 - Meriden Jefferson West Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 302 students
0.4 miles
301 Main Street
Meriden, KS 66512
(785)484-2455 0.4 PK-4 302 - Topeka North Fairview Grades: PK-6 | 349 students
6.1 miles
1941 Ne 39th
Topeka, KS 66617
(785)286-8500 6.1 PK-6 349 - Topeka Seaman Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 611 students
6.4 miles
5530 Nw Topeka
Topeka, KS 66617
(785)286-8400 6.4 7-8 611 - Topeka Seaman High School Grades: 9-12 | 1198 students
7.3 miles
4850 Rochester Rd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785)286-8300 7.3 9-12 1198
School Reviews
| 5 I am a parent, former coach, teacher of this school and I find in most areas that this school is the best that this area has to offer. It is a safe, respectful environment with outstanding people. The students are the best. The staff is caring and interactive. The community is supporting and friendly. I am not from this area so I view it with a different outlook than the Kansas natives. I recommend this school to everyone. - Posted by Parent - babbl |
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