Auburn High School vs. Jefferson High School
Should I attend Auburn High School or Jefferson High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Auburn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,112 students in grades 9-12, Auburn High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,111 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,112 students
2,111 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
98 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1339 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3600 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
3%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
9%
Graduation Rate
69%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
858
774
Grade 10 Students
516
541
Grade 11 Students
388
422
Grade 12 Students
350
374
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
18%
51%
% Black
43%
21%
% White
28%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%