Jeffersonville High School is a public high school located in Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12 from Jeffersonville, Utica, and sections of Clarksville not covered by that town's own high school.
Serving 2,202 students in grades 9-12, Jeffersonville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,202 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jeffersonville High School serves the southwest part of Jeffersonville, IN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 48.1 square miles. Most students live about 10-12 minutes away from the school, with an average distance of 3.9 miles to the zone's edge, and the furthest edge reaching up to 7.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jeffersonville High School's student population of 2,202 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,202 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1871
School Motto
Home of the Red Devils
School Rankings
Jeffersonville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jeffersonville High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1183 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.7%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Red Devils
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jeffersonville High School's ranking?
Jeffersonville High School is ranked #1183 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Jeffersonville High School often compared to?
Jeffersonville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jeffersonville High School?
The graduation rate of Jeffersonville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Jeffersonville High School?
2,202 students attend Jeffersonville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Jeffersonville High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jeffersonville High School?
Jeffersonville High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jeffersonville High School offer ?
Jeffersonville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jeffersonville High School part of?
Jeffersonville High School is part of Greater Clark County Schools.
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