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Jefferson High School

Summary:

Jefferson High School is a public high school located in Boulder, Montana, serving 284 students in grades 9-12. The school has consistently performed well on state assessments, with proficiency rates exceeding the statewide averages in both reading and mathematics. In the 2022-2023 school year, 55.56% of students were proficient or better in reading, and 38.89% were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 46.03% and 36.59%, respectively.

The school has a strong ranking among Montana high schools, consistently placing in the top 50% over the past decade. Its SchoolDigger rating has fluctuated between 1 and 4 stars out of 5, with the most recent rating of 4 stars in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating that Jefferson High School is generally considered a high-performing school within the state. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.5 to 15.1 students per teacher, and higher-than-average per-student spending of $11,420 in the 2018-2019 school year, suggest that the school is effectively allocating its resources to support student learning.

While Jefferson High School has maintained a consistent level of academic performance, the school's student population is predominantly White, with very low percentages of minority students. Understanding the factors that have contributed to the school's fluctuating ranking and rating over time could provide insights into its strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 312 South Main
       Boulder, MT  59632

(406) 225-3317

District: Jefferson High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
30th of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,806 Help


Feeder schools for Jefferson High School:

Elementary:    Basin School
    Boulder Elementary School
    Clancy School
    Montana City School
Middle:    Boulder 7-8
    Clancy 7-8
    Montana City Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  297

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.6%
Hispanic:
2.7%
African American:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson High School ranks better than 75.8% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.6%), Hispanic (2.7%), African American (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.5% 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 14.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson High School is $14,806.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Jefferson High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson High School 30th of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Jefferson High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson High School 66th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.15 87th 137 36.5%
2005 60.27 70th 142 50.7%
2006 46.27 89th 138 35.5%
2007 26.68 113th 136 16.9%
2008 36.21 104th 139 25.2%
2009 16.31 120th 135 11.1%
2010 51.13 80th 135 40.7%
2011 24.41 106th 122 13.1%
2012 39.70 95th 129 26.4%
2013 61.85 45th 128 64.8%
2016 42.90 70th 113 38.1%
2017 57.70 43rd 111 61.3%
2018 66.57 32nd 119 73.1%
2019 31.15 86th 119 27.7%
2021 61.63 34th 138 75.4%
2022 38.65 41st 114 64.0%
2023 61.17 30th 124 75.8%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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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
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 230 230
1991 213 0 2 6 8 n/a n/a 0 229
1992 222 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 228
1993 228 0 1 8 7 n/a n/a 0 244
1994 264 2 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 271
1995 311 0 0 5 6 n/a n/a 0 322
1996 311 0 0 5 6 n/a n/a 0 322
1997 326 0 0 9 6 n/a n/a 0 341
1998 334 0 0 8 9 n/a n/a 0 351
1999 318 0 2 7 5 n/a n/a 0 332
2000 279 0 2 4 7 n/a n/a 0 292
2001 289 1 2 5 5 n/a n/a 0 302
2002 268 0 4 3 8 n/a n/a 0 283
2003 268 0 4 3 8 n/a n/a 0 283
2004 247 1 5 2 14 n/a n/a 0 269
2005 240 0 10 5 9 n/a n/a 0 264
2006 229 0 8 8 13 n/a n/a 0 258
2007 236 0 8 6 8 n/a n/a 0 258
2008 229 1 6 2 3 n/a n/a 0 241
2009 213 0 4 2 4 n/a n/a 0 223
2010 194 1 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 203
2011 191 0 3 7 6 2 7 0 216
2012 191 2 4 6 3 2 7 0 215
2013 200 2 1 6 3 2 10 0 224
2014 199 2 0 4 5 0 13 0 223
2015 185 2 0 3 5 0 9 0 204
2016 188 3 1 3 6 0 9 0 210
2017 214 4 0 3 7 0 5 0 233
2018 241 3 1 4 5 0 7 0 261
2019 255 1 0 0 6 0 9 0 271
2020 266 3 1 3 6 0 10 0 289
2021 266 1 1 6 8 0 8 0 290
2022 268 0 2 8 6 1 6 0 291
2023 263 2 1 7 5 0 6 0 284
2024 284 3 0 8 0 0 2 0 297

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
1990 230 15.8 14.5 16.1
1991 229 14.7 15.5 6.1
1992 228 14.7 15.5 7.9
1993 244 17.5 13.9 13.5
1994 271 17.6 15.4 10.7
1995 322 19.0 16.9 9.3
1996 322 19.0 16.9 9.3
1997 341 21.2 16.1 9.1
1998 351 21.5 16.3 8
1999 332 22.5 14.8 10.5
2000 292 19.7 14.8 9.9
2001 302 21.3 14.2 9.9
2002 283 20.1 14.1 12.4
2003 283 20.1 14.1 12.4
2004 269 20.9 12.9 11.9
2005 264 19.3 13.7 14
2006 258 19.6 13.2 13.2
2007 258 19.7 13.1 13.6
2008 241 19.0 12.7 12.9
2009 223 18.0 12.4 22
2010 203 17.7 11.4 19.7
2011 216 16.2 13.2 15.7
2012 215 16.4 13.0 22.3
2013 224 16.3 13.6 30.8
2014 223 16.0 13.8 44.4
2015 204 16.0 12.7 32.4
2016 210 16.0 13.1 21.4
2017 233 15.6 14.8 23.6
2018 261 16.5 15.7 25.7
2019 271 18.3 14.7 31.4
2020 289 19.9 14.4 24.9
2021 290 19.6 14.7 n/a
2022 291 19.9 14.5 n/a
2023 284 18.7 15.1 n/a
2024 297 21.0 14.1 21.5

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 230 15.8 14.5 16.1
1991 229 14.7 15.5 6.1
1992 228 14.7 15.5 7.9
1993 244 17.5 13.9 13.5
1994 271 17.6 15.4 10.7
1995 322 19.0 16.9 9.3
1996 322 19.0 16.9 9.3
1997 341 21.2 16.1 9.1
1998 351 21.5 16.3 8
1999 332 22.5 14.8 10.5
2000 292 19.7 14.8 9.9
2001 302 21.3 14.2 9.9
2002 283 20.1 14.1 12.4
2003 283 20.1 14.1 12.4
2004 269 20.9 12.9 11.9
2005 264 19.3 13.7 14
2006 258 19.6 13.2 13.2
2007 258 19.7 13.1 13.6
2008 241 19.0 12.7 12.9
2009 223 18.0 12.4 22
2010 203 17.7 11.4 19.7
2011 216 16.2 13.2 15.7
2012 215 16.4 13.0 22.3
2013 224 16.3 13.6 30.8
2014 223 16.0 13.8 44.4
2015 204 16.0 12.7 32.4
2016 210 16.0 13.1 21.4
2017 233 15.6 14.8 23.6
2018 261 16.5 15.7 25.7
2019 271 18.3 14.7 31.4
2020 289 19.9 14.4 24.9
2021 290 19.6 14.7 n/a
2022 291 19.9 14.5 n/a
2023 284 18.7 15.1 n/a
2024 297 21.0 14.1 21.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,420
2021 $14,131
2022 $14,550
2023 $14,806

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson High School

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 86th of 119 High schoolsRanks 30th of 124 High schools
 48.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students271284
 4.8%
African American12
 100%
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian01
Hispanic07
Pacific Islander00
White255263
 3.1%
Two or More Races96
 33.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson High School

Jefferson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Basin School
Elementary : Boulder Elementary School
Elementary : Clancy School
Elementary : Montana City School
Middle : Boulder 7-8
Middle : Clancy 7-8
Middle : Montana City Middle School

Students at Jefferson High School are 96% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 297 students attended Jefferson High School.

Jefferson High School ranks 30th of 124 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 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 Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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