Jefferson West High School
Tel:
(785)484-3331
- Jefferson West High School serves 284 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 41%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Jefferson West High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
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 284 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 284 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jefferson West High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,268 schools in Kansas (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The 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 0.15, 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 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 41% |
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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 | 1% | 7% |
| White | 92% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.31 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 85% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson West School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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 | 263 students
0.1 miles
210 N Miller
Meriden, KS 66512
(785)484-2900 0.1 5-8 263 - Meriden Jefferson West Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 311 students
0.4 miles
301 Main Street
Meriden, KS 66512
(785)484-2455 0.4 PK-4 311 - Topeka North Fairview Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 314 students
6.1 miles
1941 Ne 39th
Topeka, KS 66617
(785)286-8500 6.1 K-6 314 - Topeka Pleasant Hill Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 286 students
6.3 miles
5830 N W Topeka Ave
Topeka, KS 66617
(785)286-8510 6.3 K-6 286 - Topeka Seaman Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 579 students
6.4 miles
5620 Nw Topeka
Topeka, KS 66617
(785)286-8400 6.4 7-8 579
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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