Jefferson City High

Summary:

Jefferson City High is a public high school serving 1,296 students in grades 9-12 in Jefferson City, Missouri, which is part of the Jefferson City School District. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 29th out of 358 Missouri high schools in 2020-2021 to a low of 295th out of 401 in 2015-2016. In the most recent school year, Jefferson City High ranked 143rd out of 378 Missouri high schools with a 3-star rating.

The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Jefferson City High's White and Gifted and Talented students performing much better than African American, Multi-racial, and Disabled students. The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.3% to 90.8% in recent years, but has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.1% to 32.1%. Despite the school's relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio, its academic achievement as measured by standardized test scores has been uneven compared to the district and state averages.

Comparing Jefferson City High to nearby schools, Southern Boone High has consistently outperformed it, ranking 37th out of 378 Missouri high schools in 2023-2024 with a 5-star rating. Meanwhile, Russellville High and Fatima High have lower statewide rankings and ratings compared to Jefferson City High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 609 Union
       Jefferson City, MO  65101-2814


(573) 659-3050

District: Jefferson City

SchoolDigger Rank:
143rd of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,428 Help


Feeder schools for Jefferson City High:

Elementary:    Belair Elementary
    Callaway Hills Elementary
    Cedar Hill Elementary
    Clarence Lawson Elementary
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Middle:    Lewis And Clark Middle
    Thomas Jefferson Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  1,296

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.0%
African American:
19.5%
Two or more races:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson City High ranks better than 62.2% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.82. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jefferson City High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson City High is $15,428.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson City High:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson City High 143rd of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Jefferson City High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Jefferson City:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson City 153rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson City High

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.24 60th 534 88.8%
2007 80.79 47th 538 91.3%
2008 67.49 130th 539 75.9%
2009 43.81 299th 507 41.0%
2010 61.04 145th 516 71.9%
2011 60.77 156th 528 70.5%
2012 41.03 357th 522 31.6%
2013 52.93 215th 523 58.9%
2014 47.75 273rd 521 47.6%
2015 50.52 241st 504 52.2%
2016 34.30 295th 401 26.4%
2017 58.90 163rd 404 59.7%
2018 54.36 163rd 468 65.2%
2019 57.44 141st 460 69.3%
2021 76.59 29th 358 91.9%
2022 67.20 66th 361 81.7%
2023 66.80 58th 352 83.5%
2024 50.82 143rd 378 62.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jefferson City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.53 24th 52 53.8%
2019 42.12 34th 59 42.4%
2022 57.20 8th 28 71.4%
2023 51.10 12th 34 64.7%
2024 37.83 22nd 39 43.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.85 61st 127 52.0%
2024 55.51 49th 135 63.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.37 223rd 382 41.6%
2019 45.25 191st 368 48.1%
2021 87.12 13th 255 94.9%
2022 51.83 104th 250 58.4%
2023 68.81 49th 268 81.7%
2024 58.76 88th 274 67.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Jefferson City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.41 65th 95 31.6%
2019 52.35 46th 103 55.3%
2021 95.27 3rd 129 97.7%
2022 38.90 71st 111 36.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jefferson City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.47 50th 100 50.0%
2019 73.69 12th 96 87.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Jefferson City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.95 72nd 111 35.1%
2019 47.85 55th 106 48.1%
2021 78.85 13th 96 86.5%
2022 59.13 33rd 105 68.6%
2023 59.43 24th 99 75.8%
2024 38.42 64th 105 39.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.99 46th 84 45.2%
2019 41.56 53rd 91 41.8%
2023 59.52 19th 64 70.3%
2024 44.22 33rd 70 52.9%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.87 103rd 440 76.6%
2019 65.24 84th 430 80.5%
2021 81.50 21st 309 93.2%
2022 70.20 46th 310 85.2%
2023 64.55 53rd 302 82.5%
2024 58.96 82nd 321 74.5%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Jefferson City High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2360 2360
1992 2153 150 28 13 7 n/a n/a 0 2351
1993 2162 163 25 14 13 n/a n/a 0 2377
1994 1606 130 8 12 12 n/a n/a 0 1768
1995 1750 138 8 13 11 n/a n/a 0 1920
1996 1750 138 8 13 11 n/a n/a 0 1920
1997 1790 171 15 7 6 n/a n/a 0 1989
1998 1741 178 17 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1952
1999 1743 181 18 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1958
2000 1501 184 21 23 6 n/a n/a 0 1735
2001 1675 200 17 31 8 n/a n/a 0 1931
2002 1645 189 12 30 5 n/a n/a 0 1881
2003 1645 189 12 30 5 n/a n/a 0 1881
2004 1512 242 18 24 5 n/a n/a 0 1801
2005 1503 249 20 29 4 n/a n/a 0 1805
2006 1535 270 22 36 7 n/a n/a 0 1870
2007 1561 270 30 47 5 n/a n/a 0 1913
2008 1545 298 35 47 8 n/a n/a 0 1933
2009 1548 337 38 53 4 n/a n/a 0 1980
2010 1482 325 30 47 5 n/a n/a 0 1889
2011 1445 329 24 65 7 2 40 0 1912
2012 1453 347 29 80 3 4 41 0 1957
2013 1946 435 29 118 7 4 81 0 2620
2014 1898 432 24 107 5 2 105 0 2573
2015 1842 423 28 105 8 2 126 0 2534
2016 1768 428 28 128 10 1 137 0 2500
2017 1733 410 24 141 5 1 155 0 2469
2018 1712 431 29 151 9 0 152 0 2484
2019 1679 470 32 173 7 4 160 0 2525
2020 1244 344 23 94 5 2 124 0 1836
2021 1016 304 19 81 4 1 118 0 1543
2022 806 252 15 68 0 2 127 0 1270
2023 803 253 15 84 2 1 138 0 1296

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 Jefferson City High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 2360 123.4 19.1 7.1
1992 2351 125.8 18.6 9.3
1993 2377 126.7 18.8 9.7
1994 1768 100.9 17.5 14.9
1995 1920 106.7 18.0 11.9
1996 1920 106.7 18.0 11.9
1997 1989 105.8 18.8 8.7
1998 1952 105.9 18.4 9.1
1999 1958 105.7 18.5 13.3
2000 1735 111.7 15.5 16.1
2001 1931 113.5 17.0 14.7
2002 1881 112.8 16.7 18.7
2003 1881 112.8 16.7 18.7
2004 1801 109.6 16.4 22.6
2005 1805 109.1 16.5 21.8
2006 1870 109.7 17.0 23.5
2007 1913 108.7 17.6 21.9
2008 1933 110.7 17.5 26.1
2009 1980 112.1 17.7 27.7
2010 1889 118.6 15.9 34.7
2011 1912 113.1 16.8 36
2012 1957 113.7 17.2 37.1
2013 2620 166.6 15.7 39.8
2014 2573 165.8 15.5 40.8
2015 2534 171.0 14.8 41.7
2016 2500 162.0 15.4 45.3
2017 2469 164.6 14.9 45.5
2018 2484 174.4 14.2 46.1
2019 2525 175.3 14.4 46.3
2020 1836 129.2 14.2 44
2021 1543 116.2 13.2 50.6
2022 1270 98.0 12.9 31
2023 1296 101.7 12.7 48.5

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 Jefferson City High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 2360 123.4 19.1 7.1
1992 2351 125.8 18.6 9.3
1993 2377 126.7 18.8 9.7
1994 1768 100.9 17.5 14.9
1995 1920 106.7 18.0 11.9
1996 1920 106.7 18.0 11.9
1997 1989 105.8 18.8 8.7
1998 1952 105.9 18.4 9.1
1999 1958 105.7 18.5 13.3
2000 1735 111.7 15.5 16.1
2001 1931 113.5 17.0 14.7
2002 1881 112.8 16.7 18.7
2003 1881 112.8 16.7 18.7
2004 1801 109.6 16.4 22.6
2005 1805 109.1 16.5 21.8
2006 1870 109.7 17.0 23.5
2007 1913 108.7 17.6 21.9
2008 1933 110.7 17.5 26.1
2009 1980 112.1 17.7 27.7
2010 1889 118.6 15.9 34.7
2011 1912 113.1 16.8 36
2012 1957 113.7 17.2 37.1
2013 2620 166.6 15.7 39.8
2014 2573 165.8 15.5 40.8
2015 2534 171.0 14.8 41.7
2016 2500 162.0 15.4 45.3
2017 2469 164.6 14.9 45.5
2018 2484 174.4 14.2 46.1
2019 2525 175.3 14.4 46.3
2020 1836 129.2 14.2 44
2021 1543 116.2 13.2 50.6
2022 1270 98.0 12.9 31
2023 1296 101.7 12.7 48.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson City High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $382 (3.4%) $10,942 (96.6%) $11,324
2020 $742 (6.1%) $11,503 (93.9%) $12,245
2021 $1,990 (14.1%) $12,131 (85.9%) $14,121
2022 $1,755 (11.4%) $13,673 (88.6%) $15,428

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson City High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 141st of 460 High schoolsRanks 58th of 352 High schools
 14.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Jefferson City High)36.343.8
 7.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Jefferson City)52.151
 1.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Jefferson City High)48.139.6
 8.5%
   End of Course Biology I (Jefferson City)48.138.5
 9.6%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (Jefferson City High)56.467.3
 10.9%
   End of Course English II (Jefferson City)56.459.8
 3.4%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Jefferson City High)64.654.2
 10.4%
   End of Course Algebra II (Jefferson City)64.849.1
 15.7%
   End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)5051.6
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students25251296
 48.7%
African American470253
 46.2%
American Indian72
 71.4%
Asian3215
 53.1%
Hispanic17384
 51.4%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White1679803
 52.2%
Two or More Races160138
 13.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.3%48.5%
 2.2%


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Students at Jefferson City High are 62% White, 20% African American, 11% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,296 students attended Jefferson City High.

Jefferson City High ranks 143rd of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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