Jefferson Township High School

Summary:

Jefferson Township High School is a public high school located in Oak Ridge, New Jersey, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 826 as of the 2022-2023 school year. While the school has maintained a relatively high graduation rate, it faces several challenges in terms of academic performance, subgroup equity, and student engagement.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Morris Hills High School and the Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering, Jefferson Township High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 118th out of 411 New Jersey high schools in 2016-2017 to 206th out of 422 in 2022-2023. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students ranking 127th out of 414 New Jersey high schools, while female students rank 248th out of 416. Additionally, the school struggles with the performance of its white and special education student populations, ranking in the bottom third of New Jersey high schools for these subgroups.

Despite having a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, Jefferson Township High School's academic challenges suggest that factors beyond socioeconomic status may be contributing to the school's performance. The district is home to several specialized high schools, such as the Academy for Environmental Science, which consistently outperform Jefferson Township High School on academic measures. This indicates that the Jefferson Township Public School District may benefit from exploring more specialized educational opportunities for its students to address the school's academic and equity concerns.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1010 Weldon Rd Rd2
       Oak Ridge, NJ  07438-9511


(973) 697-3535

District: Jefferson Township Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
206th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,425 Help


Feeder schools for Jefferson Township High School:

Elementary:    Arthur Stanlick Elementary School
    Cozy Lake Elementary School
    Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School
    White Rock Elementary School
Middle:    Jefferson Township Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  826

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.8%
Hispanic:
13.8%
Asian:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.5% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson Township High School ranks better than 51.2% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.49. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Jefferson Township 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 (78.8%), Hispanic (13.8%), Asian (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Township High School is 9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Township High School is $10,425.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jefferson Township High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Township High School 206th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Jefferson Township High School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson Township Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Township Public School District 316th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson Township High School

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.10 106th 343 69.1%
2004 76.10 76th 348 78.2%
2005 74.80 91st 351 74.1%
2006 70.36 115th 357 67.8%
2007 69.50 127th 361 64.8%
2008 71.34 117th 359 67.4%
2009 67.96 141st 370 61.9%
2010 65.45 155th 371 58.2%
2011 61.97 184th 378 51.3%
2012 70.70 128th 388 67.0%
2013 63.98 183rd 396 53.8%
2014 69.69 136th 411 66.9%
2015 37.33 232nd 406 42.9%
2016 50.84 152nd 409 62.8%
2017 57.91 118th 411 71.3%
2018 48.67 163rd 415 60.7%
2019 44.02 198th 416 52.4%
2021 28.78 278th 405 31.4%
2022 38.68 225th 415 45.8%
2023 40.49 206th 422 51.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.69 44th 355 87.6%
2019 39.15 183rd 349 47.6%
2021 28.03 239th 333 28.2%
2022 29.65 243rd 344 29.4%
2023 53.98 105th 339 69.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.85 65th 345 81.2%
2019 35.93 216th 347 37.8%
2021 51.13 118th 326 63.8%
2022 63.22 56th 324 82.7%
2023 53.69 85th 344 75.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.90 141st 403 65.0%
2019 58.79 131st 408 67.9%
2021 30.54 271st 402 32.6%
2022 37.88 211th 414 49.0%
2023 32.70 248th 416 40.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.27 161st 405 60.2%
2019 47.41 165th 407 59.5%
2021 28.69 277th 402 31.1%
2022 36.02 209th 410 49.0%
2023 54.26 127th 414 69.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Jefferson Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.60 83rd 198 58.1%
2019 35.43 134th 191 29.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.20 89th 368 75.8%
2019 41.80 183rd 364 49.7%
2021 42.22 191st 374 48.9%
2022 38.62 200th 382 47.6%
2023 42.15 180th 385 53.2%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.74 152nd 340 55.3%
2019 39.63 167th 339 50.7%
2021 16.70 303rd 336 9.8%
2022 27.35 237th 335 29.3%
2023 31.48 205th 335 38.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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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Enrollment information for Jefferson Township High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 938 6 11 5 1 n/a n/a 0 961
1989 843 6 10 13 0 n/a n/a 0 872
1990 763 6 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 786
1991 714 7 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1992 708 9 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 734
1993 671 5 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1994 743 12 12 12 0 n/a n/a 0 779
1995 832 11 15 13 0 n/a n/a 0 871
1996 832 11 15 13 0 n/a n/a 0 871
1998 804 10 18 17 0 n/a n/a 0 849
1999 841 9 20 20 0 n/a n/a 0 890
2000 840 11 23 19 0 n/a n/a -1 892
2001 876 9 19 24 0 n/a n/a 0 928
2002 903 10 24 24 0 n/a n/a 0 961
2003 903 10 24 24 0 n/a n/a 0 961
2004 938 11 16 32 0 n/a n/a 0 997
2005 935 9 23 39 0 n/a n/a 0 1006
2006 960 10 31 44 0 n/a n/a 0 1045
2007 1000 20 38 57 0 n/a n/a 0 1115
2008 988 26 45 61 0 n/a n/a 0 1120
2009 965 34 37 72 0 1 0 0 1109
2010 972 29 41 79 0 2 0 0 1123
2011 950 21 47 88 0 2 0 0 1108
2012 896 19 46 88 1 1 0 0 1051
2013 885 17 46 73 1 1 11 0 1034
2014 878 18 40 69 3 0 12 0 1020
2015 875 10 33 72 4 0 12 0 1006
2016 888 12 39 70 3 0 9 0 1021
2017 836 15 42 80 2 0 9 0 984
2018 812 16 40 89 0 0 10 0 967
2019 771 13 47 97 1 1 7 0 937
2020 729 13 40 112 1 1 9 0 905
2021 725 15 38 111 1 1 8 0 899
2022 689 16 43 105 3 1 10 0 867
2023 651 17 27 114 3 0 14 0 826

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 Township High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 961 62.0 15.5 n/a
1989 872 68.0 12.8 n/a
1990 786 64.0 12.2 1.5
1991 741 62.0 11.9 2.6
1992 734 63.0 11.6 2.5
1993 693 64.8 10.7 4.3
1994 779 64.6 12.1 5
1995 871 69.7 12.5 4.2
1996 871 69.7 12.5 4.2
1998 849 64.1 13.2 4.2
1999 890 62.6 14.2 4.2
2000 892 62.7 14.2 8.5
2001 928 63.6 14.6 6.7
2002 961 72.1 13.3 4.9
2003 961 72.1 13.3 4.9
2004 997 74.1 13.5 6.6
2005 1006 72.1 14.0 n/a
2006 1045 73.9 14.1 6.2
2007 1115 80.7 13.8 7.4
2008 1120 76.0 14.7 6.5
2009 1109 84.2 11.5 7.5
2010 1123 78.0 14.4 8.9
2011 1108 76.0 14.5 0
2012 1051 95.0 11.0 9.4
2013 1034 92.9 11.1 12.7
2014 1020 91.9 11.0 12
2015 1006 90.0 11.1 11.7
2016 1021 86.0 11.8 10.1
2017 984 88.4 11.1 11.4
2018 967 84.8 11.4 11.1
2019 937 87.0 10.7 10.7
2020 905 77.5 11.6 12.3
2021 899 84.9 10.5 10.6
2022 867 82.9 10.4 11.6
2023 826 91.0 9.0 11.5

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 Township High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 961 62.0 15.5 n/a
1989 872 68.0 12.8 n/a
1990 786 64.0 12.2 1.5
1991 741 62.0 11.9 2.6
1992 734 63.0 11.6 2.5
1993 693 64.8 10.7 4.3
1994 779 64.6 12.1 5
1995 871 69.7 12.5 4.2
1996 871 69.7 12.5 4.2
1998 849 64.1 13.2 4.2
1999 890 62.6 14.2 4.2
2000 892 62.7 14.2 8.5
2001 928 63.6 14.6 6.7
2002 961 72.1 13.3 4.9
2003 961 72.1 13.3 4.9
2004 997 74.1 13.5 6.6
2005 1006 72.1 14.0 n/a
2006 1045 73.9 14.1 6.2
2007 1115 80.7 13.8 7.4
2008 1120 76.0 14.7 6.5
2009 1109 84.2 11.5 7.5
2010 1123 78.0 14.4 8.9
2011 1108 76.0 14.5 0
2012 1051 95.0 11.0 9.4
2013 1034 92.9 11.1 12.7
2014 1020 91.9 11.0 12
2015 1006 90.0 11.1 11.7
2016 1021 86.0 11.8 10.1
2017 984 88.4 11.1 11.4
2018 967 84.8 11.4 11.1
2019 937 87.0 10.7 10.7
2020 905 77.5 11.6 12.3
2021 899 84.9 10.5 10.6
2022 867 82.9 10.4 11.6
2023 826 91.0 9.0 11.5

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 Township High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $06 (0.1%) $10,419 (99.9%) $10,425

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Township 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 198th of 416 High schoolsRanks 206th of 422 High schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Township High School)60.950
 10.9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Township Public School District)60.950
 10.9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Jefferson Township High School)24.315.4
 8.9%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Jefferson Township Public School District)24.315.4
 8.9%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Jefferson Township High School)53.639.1
 14.5%
   9th Grade Geometry (Jefferson Township Public School District)53.639.1
 14.5%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
10th Grade Geometry (Jefferson Township High School)11.96.1
 5.8%
   10th Grade Geometry (Jefferson Township Public School District)11.96.1
 5.8%
   10th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)15.37.7
 7.6%
10th Grade Algebra II (Jefferson Township High School)54.844
 10.8%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Jefferson Township Public School District)54.844
 10.8%
   10th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)50.835.2
 15.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Jefferson Township High School)23.115.4
 7.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Jefferson Township Public School District)4825.5
 22.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Jefferson Township High School)19.439.1
 19.7%
   End of Course Geometry (Jefferson Township Public School District)24.841.7
 16.9%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%
End of Course Algebra II (Jefferson Township High School)58.748.1
 10.6%
   End of Course Algebra II (Jefferson Township Public School District)58.748.1
 10.6%
   End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)56.357.9
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students937826
 11.8%
African American1317
 30.8%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian4727
 42.6%
Hispanic97114
 17.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White771651
 15.6%
Two or More Races714
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.7%11.5%
 0.8%


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Jefferson Township High School ranks 206th of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Jefferson Township High School are 79% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 826 students attended Jefferson Township High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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