Jefferson High School vs. Guilford High School
Should I attend Jefferson High School or Guilford 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
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Guilford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 2,009 students in grades 9-12, Guilford 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 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than 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 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,111 students
2,009 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
97 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3600 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1910 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
28%
Graduation Rate
77%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
774
699
Grade 10 Students
541
489
Grade 11 Students
422
414
Grade 12 Students
374
407
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
51%
23%
% Black
21%
26%
% White
21%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
