Jefferson High School is a public high school located in Jefferson, Oregon, United States.
Serving 237 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Jefferson High School's student population of 237 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
School Rankings
Jefferson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#653 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
31%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
63%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson High School's ranking?
Jefferson High School is ranked #653 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson High School?
The graduation rate of Jefferson High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Jefferson High School?
237 students attend Jefferson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Jefferson High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson High School offer ?
Jefferson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jefferson High School part of?
Jefferson High School is part of Jefferson SD 14j School District.
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