Jefferson High School vs. Whitehall High School
Should I attend Jefferson High School or Whitehall 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 Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Whitehall High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 291 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Serving 130 students in grades 9-12, Whitehall High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
291 students
130 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#473 out of 707 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#112 out of 707 schools in MT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
≥50%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
72
40
Grade 10 Students
97
38
Grade 11 Students
57
34
Grade 12 Students
65
18
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
92%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%