Jefferson West High School
Tel:
(785) 484-3331
Jefferson West High School serves 273 students in grades 9-12.
Jefferson West High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Jefferson West High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Jefferson West High School's student population of 273 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 273 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jefferson West High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jefferson West High School is 0.26, 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 (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #469 out of 1265 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 20% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 86% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.54 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson West School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Jefferson West Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Meriden Jefferson West Middle School Math: 36% | Reading: 36%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 269 students10
0.1 miles
210 N Miller
Meriden, KS 66512
(785) 484-2900 0.1 5-8 269 - Meriden Jefferson West Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-4 | 322 students10
0.4 miles
301 Main Street
Meriden, KS 66512
(785) 484-2455 0.4 PK-4 322 - Topeka North Fairview Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 316 students10
6.1 miles
1941 Ne 39th
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8500 6.1 PK-6 316 - Topeka Northern Hills Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 461 students10
6.4 miles
5620 Nw Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-2992 6.4 PK-6 461 - Topeka Seaman Middle School Math: 23% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 614 students10
6.4 miles
5530 Nw Topeka
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8400 6.4 7-8 614
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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