Jefferson High School

Summary:

Jefferson High School is a public high school located in Festus, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 318. The school is part of the Festus R-VI school district, which is ranked 73 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson High School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Missouri high schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.45%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. Jefferson High School's gifted and talented program is ranked 15 out of 100 Missouri high schools, and the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.3, which is lower than the surrounding schools like Festus Senior High and Desoto Senior High.

While Jefferson High School serves a more affluent student population, with only 20.44% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's spending per student ($12,036 in 2021-2022) is higher than the surrounding schools, which range from $8,910 to $11,329 per student. This additional funding may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, particularly in Algebra I and English I, where the school consistently outperforms the state and district averages.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 7 Blue Jay Way
       Festus, MO  63028-6227


(636) 933-6900

District: Jefferson County R-Vii

SchoolDigger Rank:
104th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,036 Help


Feeder schools for Jefferson High School:

Elementary:    Plattin Primary
    Telegraph Intermediate
Middle:    Danby-Rush Tower Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  318

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Hispanic:
2.8%
African American:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson High School ranks better than 70.5% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.43. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Jefferson 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 (92.5%), Hispanic (2.8%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson High School is 14.3. (See more...)
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Compare Jefferson High School employs 22.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson High School is $12,036.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jefferson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson High School 104th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Jefferson High School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County R-Vii:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County R-Vii 73rd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson High School

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 72.15 62nd 528 88.3%
2012 55.86 198th 522 62.1%
2013 58.95 150th 523 71.3%
2014 55.06 207th 521 60.3%
2015 43.80 291st 504 42.3%
2016 75.45 45th 401 88.8%
2017 69.20 102nd 404 74.8%
2018 63.64 107th 468 77.1%
2019 59.31 130th 460 71.7%
2021 64.59 81st 358 77.4%
2022 62.29 82nd 361 77.3%
2023 55.43 104th 352 70.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.55 138th 382 63.9%
2019 48.03 171st 368 53.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.88 15th 100 85.0%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.16 125th 440 71.6%
2019 53.77 145th 430 66.3%
2021 59.71 75th 309 75.7%
2022 62.32 64th 310 79.4%
2023 50.58 95th 302 68.5%
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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 High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 74 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2011 148 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 152
2012 233 2 3 1 1 0 1 0 241
2013 290 1 3 1 2 0 6 0 303
2014 291 2 5 1 1 0 5 0 305
2015 297 5 1 0 2 0 3 0 308
2016 279 4 1 3 1 0 4 0 292
2017 264 6 3 3 0 0 3 0 279
2018 270 8 1 4 0 0 5 0 288
2019 290 5 3 4 1 0 7 0 310
2020 294 5 2 6 1 0 8 0 316
2021 298 5 2 8 1 0 5 0 319
2022 297 7 3 9 1 0 9 0 326
2023 294 6 2 9 1 0 6 0 318

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 74 11.0 6.7 24.3
2011 152 14.8 10.2 28.3
2012 241 20.2 11.9 27
2013 303 22.0 13.7 27.1
2014 305 22.4 13.5 31.1
2015 308 23.0 13.3 28.6
2016 292 22.0 13.2 29.5
2017 279 22.1 12.6 21.9
2018 288 22.9 12.5 19.4
2019 310 22.2 13.9 20
2020 316 22.2 14.2 21.5
2021 319 22.2 14.3 14.1
2022 326 22.1 14.6 14.7
2023 318 22.1 14.3 20.4

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 74 11.0 6.7 24.3
2011 152 14.8 10.2 28.3
2012 241 20.2 11.9 27
2013 303 22.0 13.7 27.1
2014 305 22.4 13.5 31.1
2015 308 23.0 13.3 28.6
2016 292 22.0 13.2 29.5
2017 279 22.1 12.6 21.9
2018 288 22.9 12.5 19.4
2019 310 22.2 13.9 20
2020 316 22.2 14.2 21.5
2021 319 22.2 14.3 14.1
2022 326 22.1 14.6 14.7
2023 318 22.1 14.3 20.4

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 Jefferson High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $236 (1.8%) $12,745 (98.2%) $12,981
2020 $425 (3.5%) $11,672 (96.5%) $12,097
2021 $662 (5.5%) $11,274 (94.5%) $11,936
2022 $509 (4.2%) $11,527 (95.8%) $12,036

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 130th of 460 High schoolsRanks 104th of 352 High schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Jefferson High School)67.961.9
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Jefferson County R-Vii)67.967.8
 0.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Jefferson High School)3738.1
 1.1%
   End of Course Biology I (Jefferson County R-Vii)3738.1
 1.1%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students310318
 2.6%
African American56
 20%
American Indian11
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic49
 125%
Pacific Islander00
White290294
 1.4%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20%20.4%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson High School

Jefferson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Plattin Primary
Elementary : Telegraph Intermediate
Middle : Danby-Rush Tower Middle

Jefferson High School ranks 104th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 318 students attended Jefferson High School.

Students at Jefferson High School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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