Jefferson Area Senior High School

Summary:

Jefferson Area Senior High School is a public high school serving 442 students in grades 9-12 in Jefferson, Ohio, which is part of the Ashtabula County Technical and Career Center district.

This school consistently outperforms the state average on Ohio's standardized tests, with proficiency rates as high as 80% in American Government, 74.6% in American History, and 68.3% in Algebra I. Jefferson Area Senior High School also maintains impressive graduation rates, ranging from 94.8% to 98.2% in recent years, well above the state average. The school's diverse student population includes a mix of racial backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses, with 30.77% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In comparison, the nearby Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus has a higher percentage of students from low-income families at 43.45%.

While Jefferson Area Senior High School has generally strong performance, there have been some fluctuations in its statewide rankings and ratings in recent years, including a dip in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has also increased, reaching 37.3% in 2022-2023, which is an area the school may want to address. Overall, this high-performing school offers a solid education for students in the Jefferson, Ohio community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 207 W Mulberry St
       Jefferson, OH  44047-1453


(440) 576-4731

District: Jefferson Area Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
296th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Feeder schools for Jefferson Area Senior High School:

Elementary:    Jefferson Elementary
    Rock Creek Elementary School
Middle:    Jefferson Area Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  24.4 Help
Number of students:  442

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.9%
Hispanic:
5.2%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.8% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson Area Senior High School ranks better than 65.7% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.64. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jefferson Area Senior 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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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Area Senior High School 296th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Jefferson Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson Area Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Area Local 364th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.42 167th 681 75.5%
2005 59.10 328th 689 52.4%
2006 56.33 375th 696 46.1%
2007 58.20 417th 756 44.8%
2008 57.54 431st 767 43.8%
2009 67.87 264th 791 66.6%
2010 64.74 336th 819 59.0%
2011 61.65 416th 818 49.1%
2012 63.79 382nd 832 54.1%
2013 67.61 237th 767 69.1%
2014 55.92 459th 769 40.3%
2015 54.37 439th 778 43.6%
2016 57.94 337th 784 57.0%
2017 65.50 197th 773 74.5%
2018 67.55 198th 800 75.3%
2019 70.53 175th 836 79.1%
2021 67.83 192nd 819 76.6%
2022 69.73 185th 836 77.9%
2023 59.86 342nd 867 60.6%
2024 62.64 296th 864 65.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jefferson Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.72 120th 239 49.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.00 194th 614 68.4%
2024 63.57 132nd 598 77.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.37 177th 758 76.6%
2019 71.40 161st 779 79.3%
2021 68.34 172nd 763 77.5%
2022 71.64 157th 773 79.7%
2023 53.67 398th 805 50.6%
2024 70.90 194th 822 76.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.27 206th 751 72.6%
2019 62.95 332nd 781 57.5%
2021 60.96 302nd 775 61.0%
2022 77.62 131st 794 83.5%
2023 68.90 252nd 813 69.0%
2024 67.84 258th 798 67.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Jefferson Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.05 86th 550 84.4%
2019 83.56 48th 628 92.4%
2021 49.20 250th 596 58.1%
2022 61.20 141st 606 76.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jefferson Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.43 179th 538 66.7%
2021 78.51 16th 349 95.4%
2023 74.56 39th 308 87.3%
2024 67.44 100th 280 64.3%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Jefferson Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.18 10th 12 16.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.48 255th 763 66.6%
2019 75.04 161st 792 79.7%
2021 72.23 170th 778 78.1%
2022 68.91 235th 808 70.9%
2023 55.37 400th 819 51.2%
2024 63.07 324th 816 60.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.22 123rd 270 54.4%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.99 231st 718 67.8%
2019 67.15 235th 739 68.2%
2021 64.78 226th 727 68.9%
2022 69.30 209th 749 72.1%
2023 54.62 373rd 756 50.7%
2024 61.74 304th 754 59.7%
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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 Area Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1007 16 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1029
1989 942 18 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 966
1990 953 19 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 975
1991 1002 18 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1025
1992 958 21 1 1 0 n/a n/a -1 980
1993 998 18 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1016
1994 1025 20 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1046
1995 1028 16 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1045
1996 1028 16 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1045
1997 1030 19 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1053
1998 1073 17 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1094
1999 1086 16 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1109
2000 1085 22 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1115
2001 1060 21 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1091
2002 1058 27 4 6 0 n/a n/a 9 1104
2003 1058 27 4 6 0 n/a n/a 9 1104
2004 1089 29 5 3 1 n/a n/a 8 1135
2005 1047 32 5 2 0 n/a n/a 12 1098
2006 1045 31 3 2 0 n/a n/a 13 1094
2007 1042 19 3 5 0 n/a n/a 17 1086
2008 674 17 2 5 0 n/a n/a 10 708
2009 659 11 4 5 0 n/a n/a 12 691
2010 580 4 2 3 0 n/a n/a 13 602
2011 539 3 1 3 1 0 14 0 561
2012 543 1 0 5 0 0 8 0 557
2013 480 1 0 5 0 0 9 0 495
2014 470 1 0 6 0 0 11 0 488
2015 490 3 0 5 0 0 16 0 514
2016 487 2 1 5 0 0 17 0 512
2017 503 3 1 8 2 0 16 0 533
2018 438 1 2 9 0 0 13 0 463
2019 442 1 1 6 0 0 12 0 462
2020 455 2 1 8 0 0 15 0 481
2021 392 2 2 9 0 0 16 0 421
2022 403 1 2 12 0 0 15 0 433
2023 393 2 2 23 0 0 22 0 442

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 Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1029 45.0 22.8 0
1989 966 43.0 22.4 n/a
1990 975 42.9 22.7 n/a
1991 1025 44.2 23.1 n/a
1992 980 46.3 21.1 16.3
1993 1016 45.0 22.6 17.4
1994 1046 45.0 23.2 15.1
1995 1045 47.0 22.2 13.1
1996 1045 47.0 22.2 13.1
1997 1053 48.5 21.7 13.3
1998 1094 51.0 21.5 10.6
1999 1109 51.0 21.7 16.2
2000 1115 52.0 21.4 15.2
2001 1091 46.5 23.5 15.2
2002 1104 53.5 20.6 18.9
2003 1104 53.5 20.6 18.9
2004 1135 53.5 21.2 21.6
2005 1098 53.4 20.6 21.4
2006 1094 48.9 22.4 24.8
2007 1086 67.0 16.2 26.3
2008 708 48.4 14.6 n/a
2009 691 49.2 14.0 47.9
2010 602 46.6 12.9 32.1
2011 561 45.0 12.4 35.8
2012 557 45.0 12.3 32
2013 495 30.4 16.2 35.2
2014 488 23.6 20.6 37.5
2015 514 n/a n/a 38.3
2016 512 24.0 21.3 44.5
2017 533 23.4 22.7 39.2
2018 463 22.2 20.8 39.7
2019 462 22.1 20.8 43.3
2020 481 21.3 22.5 40.3
2021 421 20.0 20.9 n/a
2022 433 18.0 23.9 n/a
2023 442 18.0 24.4 30.8

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 Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1029 45.0 22.8 0
1989 966 43.0 22.4 n/a
1990 975 42.9 22.7 n/a
1991 1025 44.2 23.1 n/a
1992 980 46.3 21.1 16.3
1993 1016 45.0 22.6 17.4
1994 1046 45.0 23.2 15.1
1995 1045 47.0 22.2 13.1
1996 1045 47.0 22.2 13.1
1997 1053 48.5 21.7 13.3
1998 1094 51.0 21.5 10.6
1999 1109 51.0 21.7 16.2
2000 1115 52.0 21.4 15.2
2001 1091 46.5 23.5 15.2
2002 1104 53.5 20.6 18.9
2003 1104 53.5 20.6 18.9
2004 1135 53.5 21.2 21.6
2005 1098 53.4 20.6 21.4
2006 1094 48.9 22.4 24.8
2007 1086 67.0 16.2 26.3
2008 708 48.4 14.6 n/a
2009 691 49.2 14.0 47.9
2010 602 46.6 12.9 32.1
2011 561 45.0 12.4 35.8
2012 557 45.0 12.3 32
2013 495 30.4 16.2 35.2
2014 488 23.6 20.6 37.5
2015 514 n/a n/a 38.3
2016 512 24.0 21.3 44.5
2017 533 23.4 22.7 39.2
2018 463 22.2 20.8 39.7
2019 462 22.1 20.8 43.3
2020 481 21.3 22.5 40.3
2021 421 20.0 20.9 n/a
2022 433 18.0 23.9 n/a
2023 442 18.0 24.4 30.8

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 Area Senior High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,409
2022 $9,127
2023 $8,947

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Area Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 175th of 836 High schoolsRanks 342nd of 867 High schools
 18.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Jefferson Area Senior High School)95.883.2
 12.6%
   End of Course American Government (Jefferson Area Local)95.882.7
 13.1%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Jefferson Area Senior High School)91.779.8
 11.9%
   End of Course American History (Jefferson Area Local)91.779.2
 12.5%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Jefferson Area Senior High School)90.359.3
 31%
   End of Course Biology (Jefferson Area Local)90.459
 31.4%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Jefferson Area Senior High School)86.764.7
 22%
   End of Course English II (Jefferson Area Local)86.864.1
 22.7%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Jefferson Area Senior High School)64.249.3
 14.9%
   End of Course Geometry (Jefferson Area Local)63.648.3
 15.3%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Jefferson Area Senior High School)47.160.4
 13.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Jefferson Area Local)59.764.9
 5.2%
   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 Students462442
 4.3%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic623
 283.3%
Pacific Islander00
White442393
 11.1%
Two or More Races1222
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.3%30.8%
 12.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Area Senior High School

Jefferson Area Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Jefferson Elementary
Elementary : Rock Creek Elementary School
Middle : Jefferson Area Junior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 442 students attended Jefferson Area Senior High School.

Students at Jefferson Area Senior High School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Jefferson Area Senior High School ranks 296th of 864 Ohio 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 Ohio Department of Education.

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