Jeffers High School

Summary:

Jeffers High School is a public high school located in Painesdale, Michigan, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 254 students. The school is part of the Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw, which is ranked 127 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jeffers High School has several key strengths, including consistently high four-year graduation rates (ranging from 88% to 96.1% over the past five years) and relatively low dropout rates (2.5% to 8%). The school also outperforms the state and district averages in several subject areas, particularly in 7th-grade math (57.1% proficient or better) and 8th-grade PSAT English Language Arts (72% proficient or better). Additionally, Jeffers High School's low-socioeconomic status (SES) students have performed well, ranking in the top 25% of Michigan high schools in this category for the 2018-2019 school year. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined from a high of 154 out of 799 Michigan high schools in 2013-2014 to 381 out of 743 in 2023-2024, and it has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 8.4% in 2018-2019 to 24.2% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, Jeffers High School performs well, particularly in terms of graduation rates and test scores, outperforming Calumet High School and Hancock MiddleHigh School. However, Houghton Central High School, which is also nearby, outperforms Jeffers High School in several key metrics, including higher test scores and a lower chronic absenteeism rate.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 43084 Goodell St
       Painesdale, MI  49955


(906) 482-0580

District: Adams Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
381st of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,230 Help


Feeder schools for Jeffers High School:

Elementary:    South Range Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  254

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.0%
Hispanic:
1.2%
Asian:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jeffers High School ranks better than 83.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.89. (See more...)
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Compare Details Jeffers High School ranks worse than 51.3% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.78. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Jeffers High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98%), Hispanic (1.2%), American Indian (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jeffers High School is 15.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jeffers High School is $12,230.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jeffers High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jeffers High School 145th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Jeffers High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Jeffers High School 381st of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Jeffers High School in the ranking list.)

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Adams Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Adams Township School District 127th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jeffers High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Jeffers High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.01 130th 806 83.9%
2007 76.19 173rd 823 79.0%
2008 85.01 59th 839 93.0%
2009 81.17 109th 847 87.1%
2010 79.73 120th 851 85.9%
2011 65.28 340th 858 60.4%
2012 47.00 502nd 900 44.2%
2013 68.28 247th 919 73.1%
2014 46.59 534th 921 42.0%
2015 61.69 325th 919 64.6%
2016 52.74 402nd 894 55.0%
2017 46.82 386th 821 53.0%
2018 48.05 457th 838 45.5%
2019 70.53 192nd 792 75.8%
2021 57.69 230th 675 65.9%
2022 69.47 178th 776 77.1%
2023 75.54 160th 883 81.9%
2024 77.89 145th 897 83.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jeffers High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.95 272nd 815 66.6%
2019 74.10 97th 672 85.6%
2022 82.31 66th 691 90.4%
2023 92.12 25th 825 97.0%
2024 86.10 53rd 836 93.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Jeffers High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.11 439th 794 44.7%
2019 76.69 117th 658 82.2%
2022 80.28 86th 657 86.9%
2023 75.58 130th 770 83.1%
2024 74.23 135th 771 82.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Jeffers High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.71 393rd 797 50.7%
2019 49.85 285th 639 55.4%
2023 73.16 149th 776 80.8%
2024 66.96 204th 786 74.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Jeffers High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.08 454th 678 33.0%
2019 57.11 230th 624 63.1%
2021 50.21 248th 577 57.0%
2022 59.24 208th 638 67.4%
2023 59.80 234th 688 66.0%
2024 62.98 207th 701 70.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Jeffers High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Jeffers High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.94 133rd 705 81.1%
2007 79.52 129th 767 83.2%
2008 74.02 215th 750 71.3%
2009 79.13 143rd 754 81.0%
2010 85.12 75th 765 90.2%
2011 84.78 77th 784 90.2%
2012 70.90 225th 773 70.9%
2013 72.64 205th 805 74.5%
2014 75.18 154th 799 80.7%
2015 53.53 404th 832 51.4%
2016 74.53 187th 852 78.1%
2017 41.71 447th 835 46.5%
2018 53.15 381st 824 53.8%
2019 44.24 371st 666 44.3%
2021 31.71 397th 561 29.2%
2022 44.72 329th 531 38.0%
2023 35.05 475th 735 35.4%
2024 44.78 381st 743 48.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jeffers High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.59 107th 755 85.8%
2019 79.86 79th 532 85.2%
2022 64.33 131st 369 64.5%
2023 46.10 331st 614 46.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Jeffers High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.69 222nd 710 68.7%
2019 51.11 265th 554 52.2%
2021 48.31 226th 462 51.1%
2022 38.69 302nd 416 27.4%
2023 50.19 292nd 611 52.2%
2024 67.48 160th 619 74.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Jeffers High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.00 472nd 707 33.2%
2019 21.91 436th 543 19.7%
2021 27.14 351st 472 25.6%
2022 40.45 282nd 440 35.9%
2023 27.05 452nd 611 26.0%
2024 24.57 492nd 633 22.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Jeffers High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.17 437th 708 38.3%
2019 31.21 415th 582 28.7%
2021 23.94 415th 516 19.6%
2022 36.89 335th 492 31.9%
2023 27.63 476th 647 26.4%
2024 35.23 415th 638 35.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jeffers High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 199 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1989 201 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1990 200 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1991 190 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1992 207 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1993 207 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1994 210 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 211
1995 249 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1996 249 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1997 258 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1998 249 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1999 177 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2000 287 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2001 297 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2002 298 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2003 298 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2004 241 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2005 208 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 212
2006 194 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 199
2007 199 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2008 200 n/a 3 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 203
2009 213 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2010 201 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 204
2011 199 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 204
2012 209 2 1 0 3 0 1 0 216
2013 203 2 1 0 3 0 1 0 210
2014 190 2 0 2 3 0 1 0 198
2015 204 2 0 1 1 0 2 0 210
2016 211 1 0 1 1 0 4 0 218
2017 220 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 222
2018 223 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 225
2019 245 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 247
2020 262 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 263
2021 262 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 263
2022 261 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 265
2023 249 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 254

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jeffers High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 200 n/a n/a n/a
1989 202 n/a n/a 23.8
1990 201 15.0 13.4 25.9
1991 190 n/a n/a n/a
1992 208 n/a n/a 94.7
1993 208 n/a 0.0 48.1
1994 211 12.0 17.6 28.9
1995 251 15.4 16.3 28.7
1996 251 15.4 16.3 28.7
1997 261 14.0 18.6 26.4
1998 249 16.0 15.6 27.7
1999 177 16.0 11.1 38.4
2000 290 17.5 16.6 36.6
2001 299 17.8 16.8 36.8
2002 299 22.3 13.4 38.5
2003 299 22.3 13.4 38.5
2004 243 18.9 12.9 43.2
2005 212 19.1 11.1 43.4
2006 199 18.6 10.7 44.7
2007 201 18.6 10.8 51.7
2008 203 19.2 10.6 59.1
2009 216 14.2 15.2 56.5
2010 204 11.6 17.4 46.6
2011 204 11.9 17.0 59.3
2012 216 11.1 19.4 61.1
2013 210 11.1 18.8 56.2
2014 198 11.6 16.9 59.1
2015 210 12.0 17.5 60
2016 218 11.0 19.8 44.5
2017 222 10.9 20.2 49.1
2018 225 12.6 17.8 49.3
2019 247 12.9 19.0 48.2
2020 263 14.1 18.6 49
2021 263 14.5 18.0 31.2
2022 265 15.1 17.5 37.7
2023 254 16.4 15.4 39

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jeffers High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 200 n/a n/a n/a
1989 202 n/a n/a 23.8
1990 201 15.0 13.4 25.9
1991 190 n/a n/a n/a
1992 208 n/a n/a 94.7
1993 208 n/a 0.0 48.1
1994 211 12.0 17.6 28.9
1995 251 15.4 16.3 28.7
1996 251 15.4 16.3 28.7
1997 261 14.0 18.6 26.4
1998 249 16.0 15.6 27.7
1999 177 16.0 11.1 38.4
2000 290 17.5 16.6 36.6
2001 299 17.8 16.8 36.8
2002 299 22.3 13.4 38.5
2003 299 22.3 13.4 38.5
2004 243 18.9 12.9 43.2
2005 212 19.1 11.1 43.4
2006 199 18.6 10.7 44.7
2007 201 18.6 10.8 51.7
2008 203 19.2 10.6 59.1
2009 216 14.2 15.2 56.5
2010 204 11.6 17.4 46.6
2011 204 11.9 17.0 59.3
2012 216 11.1 19.4 61.1
2013 210 11.1 18.8 56.2
2014 198 11.6 16.9 59.1
2015 210 12.0 17.5 60
2016 218 11.0 19.8 44.5
2017 222 10.9 20.2 49.1
2018 225 12.6 17.8 49.3
2019 247 12.9 19.0 48.2
2020 263 14.1 18.6 49
2021 263 14.5 18.0 31.2
2022 265 15.1 17.5 37.7
2023 254 16.4 15.4 39

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jeffers High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $458 (4.6%) $9,564 (95.4%) $10,022
2020 $472 (5.2%) $8,688 (94.8%) $9,161
2021 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2022 $950 (9.3%) $9,280 (90.7%) $10,230
2023 $1,310 (10.7%) $10,920 (89.3%) $12,230

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jeffers High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 192nd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 160th of 883 Middle schools
 6.1%
Ranks 371st of 666 High schoolsRanks 475th of 735 High schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jeffers High School)39.439.1
 0.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Adams Township School District)39.439.1
 0.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Jeffers High School)54.554.5
   7th Grade Math (Adams Township School District)54.554.5
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jeffers High School)67.673
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Adams Township School District)67.673
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jeffers High School)52.959.5
 6.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Adams Township School District)52.959.5
 6.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Jeffers High School)37.214
 23.2%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Adams Township School District)37.214
 23.2%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Jeffers High School)5042.2
 7.8%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Adams Township School District)5042.2
 7.8%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Jeffers High School)35.744.4
 8.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Adams Township School District)35.744.4
 8.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students247254
 2.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander00
White245249
 1.6%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.2%39%
 9.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jeffers High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 254 students attended Jeffers High School.

Students at Jeffers High School are 98% White, 1% Hispanic.

Jeffers High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : South Range Elementary School

Jeffers High School ranks 381st of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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