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Jefferson High School

Summary:

Jefferson High School is a public high school located in Delphos, OH, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 272 students. The school is part of the Delphos City School District, which is ranked 117 out of 839 districts in Ohio and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Jefferson High School consistently performs well on Ohio state tests, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state average across various subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 86.4% in American Government, 93.2% in American History, and 88.6% in Biology, all well above the state averages. The school has also maintained strong four-year graduation rates, ranging from 79.4% in 2021-2022 to 93.5% in 2023-2024, consistently outperforming the state average. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the school's performance on state tests and graduation rates for this subgroup are particularly impressive, ranking 54th out of 822 Ohio high schools in 2023-2024.

While the student population at Jefferson High School is predominantly white, with 90.44% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, the nearby Vantage Career Center has a 94.07% white student population. This could present an opportunity for Jefferson High School to explore ways to attract and support a more diverse student body, which could enrich the educational experience for all students. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.3% in 2019-2020 to 24.1% in 2023-2024, which is an area that the school may need to address.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 901 Wildcat Ln
       Delphos, OH  45833-9238

(419) 695-1786

District: Delphos City

SchoolDigger Rank:
112th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Feeder schools for Jefferson High School:

Elementary:    Franklin Elementary School
Middle:    Jefferson Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  272

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.4%
Two or more races:
4.4%
Hispanic:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.7% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson High School ranks better than 87% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.68. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jefferson High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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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Jefferson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson High School 112th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Jefferson High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Delphos City:

SchoolDigger ranks Delphos City 117th of 839 Ohio 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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.78 313th 681 54.0%
2005 55.92 361st 689 47.6%
2006 40.04 512th 696 26.4%
2007 49.81 519th 756 31.3%
2008 61.31 368th 767 52.0%
2009 73.52 148th 791 81.3%
2010 73.16 167th 819 79.6%
2011 75.56 118th 818 85.6%
2012 64.80 360th 832 56.7%
2013 61.75 365th 767 52.4%
2014 53.92 486th 769 36.8%
2015 60.77 321st 778 58.7%
2016 53.93 399th 784 49.1%
2017 60.56 269th 773 65.2%
2018 61.12 308th 800 61.5%
2019 54.95 408th 836 51.2%
2021 77.77 89th 819 89.1%
2022 70.41 176th 836 78.9%
2023 69.51 194th 867 77.6%
2024 76.68 112th 864 87.0%
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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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.83 322nd 758 57.5%
2019 55.37 391st 779 49.8%
2021 92.66 15th 763 98.0%
2022 77.36 101st 773 86.9%
2023 79.27 83rd 805 89.7%
2024 85.18 54th 822 93.4%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.28 263rd 751 65.0%
2019 61.93 347th 781 55.6%
2021 76.62 131st 775 83.1%
2022 72.51 186th 794 76.6%
2023 72.98 196th 813 75.9%
2024 83.21 88th 798 89.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.62 305th 550 44.5%
2019 54.49 233rd 628 62.9%
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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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.78 42nd 538 92.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.93 305th 763 60.0%
2019 55.75 404th 792 49.0%
2021 85.33 59th 778 92.4%
2022 73.70 177th 808 78.1%
2023 72.06 208th 819 74.6%
2024 75.49 164th 816 79.9%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.79 290th 718 59.6%
2019 56.39 356th 739 51.8%
2021 80.45 92nd 727 87.3%
2022 71.22 193rd 749 74.2%
2023 69.13 223rd 756 70.5%
2024 79.23 117th 754 84.5%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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: Ohio Department of 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
1988 436 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1989 387 2 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1990 326 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1991 326 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1992 290 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1993 290 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1994 293 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1995 342 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1996 342 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1997 366 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1998 372 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1999 362 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2000 353 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2001 343 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2002 351 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2003 351 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2004 329 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 333
2005 365 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 371
2006 379 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 383
2007 340 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 6 350
2008 334 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 5 344
2009 306 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 5 317
2010 302 1 1 2 1 n/a n/a 2 309
2011 288 0 1 3 2 0 3 0 297
2012 332 2 1 6 1 0 5 0 347
2013 336 3 0 4 0 0 6 0 349
2014 330 3 0 10 0 0 7 0 350
2015 345 1 1 6 0 0 10 0 363
2016 326 3 1 7 0 0 13 0 350
2017 315 4 0 7 0 1 8 0 335
2018 300 3 0 6 0 1 9 0 319
2019 288 1 0 5 0 2 7 0 303
2020 283 3 0 9 0 2 10 0 307
2021 253 3 0 7 0 1 9 0 273
2022 273 2 0 8 0 1 11 0 295
2023 246 3 0 10 0 1 12 0 272

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
1988 438 20.0 21.9 0
1989 397 21.0 18.9 n/a
1990 333 20.7 16.0 n/a
1991 327 21.8 15.0 n/a
1992 291 22.1 13.1 11.3
1993 292 21.2 13.8 10.3
1994 293 20.9 14.0 8.2
1995 344 18.4 18.7 0
1996 344 18.4 18.7 0
1997 368 24.0 15.3 10.3
1998 373 21.2 17.6 11.5
1999 364 23.0 15.8 17
2000 355 21.0 16.9 15.8
2001 344 21.0 16.4 14.8
2002 353 19.0 18.6 16.7
2003 353 19.0 18.6 16.7
2004 333 20.0 16.7 17.8
2005 371 22.0 16.9 16.2
2006 383 23.0 16.7 17.8
2007 350 24.0 14.6 19.5
2008 344 22.9 15.0 n/a
2009 317 20.9 15.2 27.2
2010 309 19.6 15.7 35.5
2011 297 16.7 17.7 40.1
2012 347 19.0 18.2 38.3
2013 349 18.0 19.2 35.2
2014 350 19.5 17.9 34.9
2015 363 n/a n/a 39.1
2016 350 21.0 16.6 40.3
2017 335 21.0 15.9 37.3
2018 319 20.0 15.9 33.5
2019 303 22.0 13.7 30.7
2020 307 21.0 14.6 39.7
2021 273 19.0 14.3 n/a
2022 295 19.0 15.5 n/a
2023 272 18.5 14.7 35.7

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
1988 438 20.0 21.9 0
1989 397 21.0 18.9 n/a
1990 333 20.7 16.0 n/a
1991 327 21.8 15.0 n/a
1992 291 22.1 13.1 11.3
1993 292 21.2 13.8 10.3
1994 293 20.9 14.0 8.2
1995 344 18.4 18.7 0
1996 344 18.4 18.7 0
1997 368 24.0 15.3 10.3
1998 373 21.2 17.6 11.5
1999 364 23.0 15.8 17
2000 355 21.0 16.9 15.8
2001 344 21.0 16.4 14.8
2002 353 19.0 18.6 16.7
2003 353 19.0 18.6 16.7
2004 333 20.0 16.7 17.8
2005 371 22.0 16.9 16.2
2006 383 23.0 16.7 17.8
2007 350 24.0 14.6 19.5
2008 344 22.9 15.0 n/a
2009 317 20.9 15.2 27.2
2010 309 19.6 15.7 35.5
2011 297 16.7 17.7 40.1
2012 347 19.0 18.2 38.3
2013 349 18.0 19.2 35.2
2014 350 19.5 17.9 34.9
2015 363 n/a n/a 39.1
2016 350 21.0 16.6 40.3
2017 335 21.0 15.9 37.3
2018 319 20.0 15.9 33.5
2019 303 22.0 13.7 30.7
2020 307 21.0 14.6 39.7
2021 273 19.0 14.3 n/a
2022 295 19.0 15.5 n/a
2023 272 18.5 14.7 35.7

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 High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,682
2022 $8,341
2023 $10,428

Data source: Ohio 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 408th of 836 High schoolsRanks 194th of 867 High schools
 26.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Jefferson High School)82.280
 2.2%
   End of Course American Government (Delphos City)82.280
 2.2%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Jefferson High School)88.190.7
 2.6%
   End of Course American History (Delphos City)88.190.7
 2.6%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Jefferson High School)70.369.4
 0.9%
   End of Course Biology (Delphos City)70.369.4
 0.9%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Jefferson High School)7171.8
 0.8%
   End of Course English II (Delphos City)7171.8
 0.8%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Jefferson High School)59.358.6
 0.7%
   End of Course Geometry (Delphos City)59.358.6
 0.7%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Jefferson High School)5068.1
 18.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Delphos City)64.476.9
 12.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students303272
 10.2%
African American13
 200%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic510
 100%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White288246
 14.6%
Two or More Races712
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.7%35.7%
 5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 272 students attended Jefferson High School.

Students at Jefferson High School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Jefferson High School ranks 112th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Jefferson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Franklin Elementary School
Middle : Jefferson Middle School


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