Is West Jefferson High School a good school?

West Jefferson High School ranks 483 rd of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Jefferson High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 296 students attended West Jefferson High School.

What is the racial makeup of West Jefferson High School?

Students at West Jefferson High School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into West Jefferson High School?

West Jefferson High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Norwood Elementary School Middle : West Jefferson Middle School

West Jefferson High School

Summary:

West Jefferson High School is a public high school serving 296 students in grades 9-12 in West Jefferson, Ohio, which is part of the Jefferson Local School District. The school has a predominantly white student population and strong academic performance, but also faces challenges related to chronic absenteeism and declining statewide rankings.

West Jefferson High School stands out for its high graduation rates, ranging from 89.8% to 95.5% in recent years, and its students' strong performance on Ohio State Tests, exceeding the state average in several subjects. The school also has a history of supporting its special education and gifted student populations well, ranking highly among Ohio high schools in these areas. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.5% to 33.9% in recent years, which may require the school to implement strategies to address student engagement and attendance.

Compared to the nearby Tolles Career & Technical Center, West Jefferson High School serves a more homogeneous and economically advantaged community, with a higher percentage of white students and students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Over the past several years, West Jefferson High School's statewide ranking has declined, from 250 out of 778 Ohio high schools in 2014-2015 to 483 out of 864 in 2023-2024, indicating the need for the school to evaluate its strategies and implement improvements to maintain its academic standing.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1 Roughrider Dr
West Jefferson, OH 43162-1360

(614) 879-7681

District: Jefferson Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
483^rd of 864 Ohio High Schools

Feeder schools for West Jefferson High School:

Elementary:	Norwood Elementary School
Middle:	West Jefferson Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 296

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.3%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Two or more races:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.3%

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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Jefferson High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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:

West Jefferson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Jefferson High School 483^rd of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See West Jefferson High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Jefferson Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Local 366^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Jefferson High School

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Rank History for all students at West Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2004	33.21	501^st	681	26.4%
2005	55.95	360^th	689	47.8%
2006	50.26	442^nd	696	36.5%
2007	59.49	395^th	756	47.8%
2008	63.80	314^th	767	59.1%
2009	64.32	327^th	791	58.7%
2010	72.95	170^th	819	79.2%
2011	71.34	203^rd	818	75.2%
2012	65.11	352^nd	832	57.7%
2013	53.05	508^th	767	33.8%
2014	55.43	467^th	769	39.3%
2015	65.23	250^th	778	67.9%
2016	52.70	417^th	784	46.8%
2017	47.50	434^th	773	43.9%
2018	48.14	475^th	800	40.6%
2019	54.55	413^th	836	50.6%
2021	48.53	431^st	819	47.4%
2022	49.88	442^nd	836	47.1%
2023	45.16	508^th	867	41.4%
2024	47.59	483^rd	864	44.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.06	408^th	614	33.6%
2024	68.81	106^th	598	82.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	50.76	396^th	758	47.8%
2021	53.55	348^th	763	54.4%
2022	46.67	452^nd	773	41.5%
2023	42.85	506^th	805	37.1%
2024	40.60	536^th	822	34.8%

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Rank History for Female students at West Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	47.18	433^rd	751	42.3%
2019	65.60	299^th	781	61.7%
2021	47.69	439^th	775	43.4%
2022	50.06	446^th	794	43.8%
2023	51.28	456^th	813	43.9%
2024	58.77	367^th	798	54.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at West Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	30.70	385^th	550	30.0%
2019	43.96	327^th	628	47.9%
2021	80.94	43^rd	596	92.8%
2022	41.09	309^th	606	49.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	73.44	45^th	538	91.6%

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Rank History for Male students at West Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	35.49	518^th	763	32.1%
2019	55.55	408^th	792	48.5%
2021	48.99	417^th	778	46.4%
2022	52.14	419^th	808	48.1%
2023	40.56	543^rd	819	33.7%
2024	40.30	532^nd	816	34.8%

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Rank History for White students at West Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	29.33	531^st	718	26.0%
2019	54.37	375^th	739	49.3%
2021	41.23	446^th	727	38.7%
2022	43.62	457^th	749	39.0%
2023	36.36	527^th	756	30.3%
2024	42.00	484^th	754	35.8%

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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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Jefferson High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	456	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	456
1989	452	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
1990	409	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	409
1991	418	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	418
1992	419	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-5	414
1993	403	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
1994	422	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	424
1995	396	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	399
1996	396	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	399
1997	401	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	405
1998	393	1	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	401
1999	374	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	379
2000	389	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	394
2001	381	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
2002	402	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	408
2003	402	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	408
2004	406	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	410
2005	406	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	409
2006	401	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	403
2007	413	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	416
2008	440	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	1	443
2009	399	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	2	404
2010	367	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	369
2011	361	0	3	0	0	1	0	365
2012	331	0	1	1	0	1	0	334
2013	343	0	0	1	0	1	0	345
2014	329	2	0	3	0	2	0	336
2015	333	3	0	3	0	2	0	341
2016	317	6	1	1	0	5	0	330
2017	340	3	1	3	0	6	0	353
2018	326	3	2	2	0	5	0	338
2019	319	1	2	3	0	7	0	332
2020	322	1	2	3	0	4	0	332
2021	314	1	2	7	0	4	0	328
2022	319	2	1	10	0	3	0	335
2023	282	1	1	10	0	2	0	296

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 West Jefferson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	456	18.0	25.3	0
1989	452	18.0	25.1	n/a
1990	409	22.2	18.4	n/a
1991	418	20.3	20.5	n/a
1992	414	23.0	18.0	3.1
1993	404	20.0	20.2	4.5
1994	424	17.5	24.2	6.8
1995	399	17.0	23.5	7.5
1996	399	17.0	23.5	7.5
1997	405	18.0	22.5	6.2
1998	401	19.0	21.1	5.7
1999	379	17.0	22.3	9.5
2000	394	18.0	21.9	10.7
2001	385	18.0	21.4	9.1
2002	408	20.5	19.9	14
2003	408	20.5	19.9	14
2004	410	21.5	19.1	14.9
2005	409	19.4	21.1	14.7
2006	403	21.0	19.2	18.2
2007	416	20.0	20.8	21.2
2008	443	19.5	22.7	n/a
2009	404	22.9	17.6	50
2010	369	22.5	16.4	56.6
2011	365	21.3	17.1	59.5
2012	334	20.9	15.9	74.6
2013	345	22.2	15.4	76.5
2014	336	22.0	15.2	73.2
2015	341	n/a	n/a	75.4
2016	330	22.0	15.0	68.8
2017	353	22.5	15.6	64.6
2018	338	22.5	15.0	67.8
2019	332	23.5	14.1	66.3
2020	332	23.0	14.4	63.6
2021	328	22.0	14.9	n/a
2022	335	20.0	16.7	n/a
2023	296	20.0	14.8	70.3

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 West Jefferson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	456	18.0	25.3	0
1989	452	18.0	25.1	n/a
1990	409	22.2	18.4	n/a
1991	418	20.3	20.5	n/a
1992	414	23.0	18.0	3.1
1993	404	20.0	20.2	4.5
1994	424	17.5	24.2	6.8
1995	399	17.0	23.5	7.5
1996	399	17.0	23.5	7.5
1997	405	18.0	22.5	6.2
1998	401	19.0	21.1	5.7
1999	379	17.0	22.3	9.5
2000	394	18.0	21.9	10.7
2001	385	18.0	21.4	9.1
2002	408	20.5	19.9	14
2003	408	20.5	19.9	14
2004	410	21.5	19.1	14.9
2005	409	19.4	21.1	14.7
2006	403	21.0	19.2	18.2
2007	416	20.0	20.8	21.2
2008	443	19.5	22.7	n/a
2009	404	22.9	17.6	50
2010	369	22.5	16.4	56.6
2011	365	21.3	17.1	59.5
2012	334	20.9	15.9	74.6
2013	345	22.2	15.4	76.5
2014	336	22.0	15.2	73.2
2015	341	n/a	n/a	75.4
2016	330	22.0	15.0	68.8
2017	353	22.5	15.6	64.6
2018	338	22.5	15.0	67.8
2019	332	23.5	14.1	66.3
2020	332	23.0	14.4	63.6
2021	328	22.0	14.9	n/a
2022	335	20.0	16.7	n/a
2023	296	20.0	14.8	70.3

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 West Jefferson High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,654
2022	$13,463
2023	$15,836

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Jefferson High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 413^th of 836 High schools	Ranks 508^th of 867 High schools	9.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (West Jefferson High School)	76.8	70.7	6.1%
End of Course American Government (Jefferson Local)	76.8	70.7	6.1%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (West Jefferson High School)	81.1	69.9	11.2%
End of Course American History (Jefferson Local)	81.1	69.9	11.2%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course Biology (West Jefferson High School)	64.6	48.1	16.5%
End of Course Biology (Jefferson Local)	64.6	48.1	16.5%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	63.7	10%
End of Course English II (West Jefferson High School)	58.7	62.9	4.2%
End of Course English II (Jefferson Local)	58.7	62.9	4.2%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Geometry (West Jefferson High School)	58.8	32.9	25.9%
End of Course Geometry (Jefferson Local)	58.8	33.7	25.1%
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.8	8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (West Jefferson High School)	71.6	54.3	17.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Jefferson Local)	75.5	63.2	12.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	332	296	10.8%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	3	10	233.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	319	282	11.6%
Two or More Races	7	2	71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.3%	70.3%	4%

Schools Near West Jefferson High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
West Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	1 Roughrider Dr	West Jefferson	43162	Madison County	Jefferson Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 879-7681	296	20	14.8	70.3%	282 (95.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	47.6	483^rd of 864 public high schools	44.1%		45.2	508^th of 867 public high schools	41.4%	25	77.2	61.2	46.3	63.2	40.5	62.1	$15,836
Hilliard Bradley High School	Public	9-12	2800 Walker Rd	Hilliard	43026	Franklin County	Hilliard City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 921-7400	1,623	85	19.0	25.4%	1,054 (64.9%)	207 (12.8%)	166 (10.2%)	124 (7.6%)	3 (0.2%)	6 (0.4%)	63 (3.9%)	65.5	259^th of 864 public high schools	70.0%		69.5	195^th of 867 public high schools	77.5%	64	79.2	78.9	76.4	71.6	49.6	64.4	$12,422
Westland High School	Public	9-12	146 Galloway Rd	Galloway	43119	Franklin County	South-Western City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 851-7000	1,832	88	20.8	58.6%	609 (33.2%)	391 (21.3%)	669 (36.5%)	67 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (5.2%)	30.3	615^th of 864 public high schools	28.8%		32	613^th of 867 public high schools	29.3%	2	60.5	59.4	50.1	47.0	25.8	32.5	$9,980
Tolles Career & Technical Center	Public	6-12	7877 US Highway 42 S	Plain City	43064	Madison County	Tolles Career & Technical Center	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 873-4666	462	60	7.6	43.5%	359 (77.7%)	26 (5.6%)	44 (9.5%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.4%)								(n/a)
South-Western Career Academy	Public	9-12	4750 Big Run South Rd	Grove City	43123	Franklin County	South-Western City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 801-3400	0	40	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Central Crossing High School	Public	9-12	4500 Big Run South Rd	Grove City	43123	Franklin County	South-Western City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 801-6500	1,638	82	19.9	47.9%	890 (54.3%)	305 (18.6%)	306 (18.7%)	36 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (6.1%)	43.2	520^th of 864 public high schools	39.8%		48.7	482^nd of 867 public high schools	44.4%	38	66.0	63.5	60.2	61.3	24.1	55.6	$10,148
Hilliard Darby High School	Public	9-12	4200 Leppert Rd	Hilliard	43026	Franklin County	Hilliard City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 921-7300	1,577	98	16.1	23.0%	1,103 (69.9%)	99 (6.3%)	175 (11.1%)	122 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (4.9%)	61.7	312^th of 864 public high schools	63.9%		66.4	252^nd of 867 public high schools	70.9%	60	78.3	77.5	73.1	66.7	48.8	59.8	$12,393
Hilliard Online Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	5323 Cemetery Rd	Hilliard	43026	Franklin County	Hilliard City	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(614) 921-7000	133	15	9.1		90 (67.7%)	14 (10.5%)	11 (8.3%)	6 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (9.0%)	9.2	743^rd of 864 public high schools	14.0%		42	539^th of 867 public high schools	37.8%	204	40.0	42.1		17.6	5.6	20.0	$6,089
London High School	Public	9-12	336 Elm St	London	43140	Madison County	London City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 852-5705	629	27	23.2	34.2%	527 (83.8%)	30 (4.8%)	23 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (7.3%)	56.6	378^th of 864 public high schools	56.3%		49.4	476^th of 867 public high schools	45.1%	98	72.0	78.4	77.2	65.5	44.2	43.2	$9,855
Franklin Heights High School	Public	9-12	1001 Demorest Rd	Columbus	43204	Franklin County	South-Western City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 801-3200	1,338	68	19.5	64.6%	559 (41.8%)	354 (26.5%)	317 (23.7%)	27 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	78 (5.8%)	30.7	614^th of 864 public high schools	28.9%		25.6	646^th of 867 public high schools	25.5%	32	58.7	50.6	52.5	51.4	22.5	45.7	$10,597

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