Is Jefferson High School a good school?

Jefferson High School ranks 92 nd of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jefferson High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 237 students attended Jefferson High School.

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson High School?

Students at Jefferson High School are 62% White, 31% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Jefferson High School?

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

Jefferson High School

Summary:

Jefferson High School is a public high school located in Jefferson, Oregon, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 240 students. The school is part of the Jefferson School District 14J, which is ranked 104 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson High School has shown mixed academic performance over the years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 92 out of 268 Oregon high schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, its performance has fluctuated, with rankings as low as 215 out of 266 schools in the 2018-2019 school year, and a 1-star rating. The school has performed relatively well in certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, male students, and low socioeconomic status students, all with 3-star or higher ratings. However, its test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science for 11th-grade students have been mixed compared to the state and district averages.

When compared to nearby high schools, Jefferson High School's performance is mixed. While it outperforms some schools, such as Sprague High School and South Albany High School, it lags behind higher-performing schools like West Albany High School and Cascade Senior High School. The school's higher spending per student and varying student-teacher ratios suggest it may be allocating resources differently compared to nearby schools, which could be a factor in its academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2200 Talbot Road SE
Jefferson, OR 97352-9788

(541) 327-3337

District: Jefferson School District 14J

SchoolDigger Rank:
92^nd of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,461

Feeder schools for Jefferson High School:

Elementary:	Jefferson Elementary School
Middle:	Jefferson Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.7

Number of students: 237

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.4%

Hispanic:

30.8%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jefferson High School ranks better than 65.7% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.55. (See more...)

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.

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.4%), Hispanic (30.8%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson High School is 20.7. (See more...)

Compare Jefferson High School employs 11.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson High School is $23,461.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson High School 92^nd of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Jefferson High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Jefferson School District 14J:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson School District 14J 104^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	37.37	157^th	225	30.2%
2005	31.69	179^th	231	22.5%
2006	32.88	177^th	235	24.7%
2007	38.26	173^rd	244	29.1%
2008	30.04	199^th	249	20.1%
2009	36.47	202^nd	263	23.2%
2010	45.82	190^th	285	33.3%
2011	42.68	216^th	299	27.8%
2012	25.61	258^th	308	16.2%
2013	16.12	266^th	303	12.2%
2014	22.34	256^th	301	15.0%
2015	33.65	216^th	292	26.0%
2016	19.73	248^th	292	15.1%
2017	28.64	218^th	283	23.0%
2018	31.42	212^th	283	25.1%
2019	28.56	215^th	266	19.2%
2022	47.50	115^th	241	52.3%
2023	33.96	172^nd	258	33.3%
2024	57.55	92^nd	268	65.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	32.03	89^th	132	32.6%
2022	34.25	37^th	53	30.2%

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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	OR State Percentile
2018	27.48	203^rd	254	20.1%
2019	27.36	183^rd	229	20.1%
2022	47.80	114^th	241	52.7%
2023	26.00	176^th	224	21.4%
2024	71.32	38^th	170	77.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	31.54	194^th	251	22.7%
2019	46.74	115^th	199	42.2%
2022	44.47	104^th	194	46.4%
2023	22.50	166^th	200	17.0%
2024	55.33	77^th	213	63.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	28.21	199^th	250	20.4%
2019	24.42	174^th	206	15.5%
2022	45.94	94^th	200	53.0%
2023	44.94	112^th	214	47.7%
2024	58.39	72^nd	216	66.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	14.89	148^th	156	5.1%
2019	38.26	93^rd	144	35.4%
2022	47.17	51^st	123	58.5%
2023	46.82	63^rd	134	53.0%
2024	48.44	54^th	132	59.1%

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Rank History for White students at Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	42.17	175^th	266	34.2%
2019	20.65	216^th	245	11.8%
2022	51.74	101^st	228	55.7%
2023	29.07	185^th	237	21.9%
2024	64.04	76^th	244	68.9%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon 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: Oregon 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	244	2	5	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	282
1989	225	1	4	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	253
1990	224	0	5	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	253
1991	224	1	1	34	2	n/a	n/a	0	262
1992	261	1	3	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	295
1993	263	1	1	40	3	n/a	n/a	0	308
1994	264	1	5	41	4	n/a	n/a	0	315
1995	255	1	6	38	4	n/a	n/a	0	304
1996	255	1	6	38	4	n/a	n/a	0	304
1997	236	1	7	36	5	n/a	n/a	0	285
1998	230	0	5	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
1999	219	1	5	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	261
2000	227	0	6	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	266
2001	241	1	5	27	2	n/a	n/a	0	276
2002	211	1	8	46	3	n/a	n/a	9	278
2003	211	1	8	46	3	n/a	n/a	9	278
2004	207	1	7	45	1	n/a	n/a	7	268
2005	206	0	6	43	2	n/a	n/a	3	260
2006	236	0	5	43	3	n/a	n/a	0	287
2007	221	0	2	47	5	n/a	n/a	3	278
2008	237	0	0	55	6	n/a	n/a	12	310
2009	222	2	0	56	8	n/a	n/a	8	296
2010	228	1	2	72	7	n/a	n/a	2	312
2011	233	3	1	61	9	0	4	0	311
2012	221	3	0	69	9	1	4	0	307
2013	216	4	0	62	4	0	5	0	291
2014	190	4	0	68	5	1	4	0	272
2015	208	1	1	74	7	1	7	0	299
2016	205	11	0	73	5	2	9	0	305
2017	184	11	3	68	4	1	5	0	276
2018	186	4	3	62	3	2	4	0	264
2019	183	0	3	64	1	2	6	0	259
2020	182	0	1	64	0	1	12	1	261
2021	171	0	1	69	1	2	10	1	255
2022	167	2	2	70	2	1	16	2	262
2023	153	0	0	72	2	1	11	1	240
2024	148	1	2	73	2	0	9	2	237

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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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	282	18.7	15.0	66.3
1989	253	17.5	14.4	27.7
1990	253	17.7	14.2	29.6
1991	262	17.8	14.7	19.5
1992	295	15.8	18.6	20.3
1993	308	19.2	16.0	18.8
1994	315	18.3	17.2	25.1
1995	304	17.2	17.7	18.1
1996	304	17.2	17.7	18.1
1997	285	18.0	15.8	20.4
1998	269	14.5	18.6	12.6
1999	261	14.5	18.0	26.8
2000	266	14.4	18.5	33.8
2001	276	15.5	17.8	34.4
2002	278	13.7	20.3	34.2
2003	278	13.7	20.3	34.2
2004	268	14.8	18.1	39.8
2005	260	14.3	18.2	39.3
2006	287	15.0	19.1	36.9
2007	278	14.8	18.8	29.8
2008	310	13.5	23.0	40.3
2009	296	17.6	16.8	43.4
2010	312	15.9	19.5	51.3
2011	311	17.7	17.5	49.8
2012	307	14.3	21.3	50.8
2013	291	13.3	21.8	55
2014	272	14.2	19.0	58.1
2015	299	15.0	19.9	59.2
2016	305	14.0	21.7	64.3
2017	276	14.8	18.5	62.3
2018	264	13.9	18.9	58
2019	259	14.3	18.0	57.5
2020	261	14.7	17.7	53.6
2021	255	14.4	17.6	n/a
2022	262	12.7	20.5	n/a
2023	240	16.5	14.5	40
2024	237	11.4	20.7	62

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	282	18.7	15.0	66.3
1989	253	17.5	14.4	27.7
1990	253	17.7	14.2	29.6
1991	262	17.8	14.7	19.5
1992	295	15.8	18.6	20.3
1993	308	19.2	16.0	18.8
1994	315	18.3	17.2	25.1
1995	304	17.2	17.7	18.1
1996	304	17.2	17.7	18.1
1997	285	18.0	15.8	20.4
1998	269	14.5	18.6	12.6
1999	261	14.5	18.0	26.8
2000	266	14.4	18.5	33.8
2001	276	15.5	17.8	34.4
2002	278	13.7	20.3	34.2
2003	278	13.7	20.3	34.2
2004	268	14.8	18.1	39.8
2005	260	14.3	18.2	39.3
2006	287	15.0	19.1	36.9
2007	278	14.8	18.8	29.8
2008	310	13.5	23.0	40.3
2009	296	17.6	16.8	43.4
2010	312	15.9	19.5	51.3
2011	311	17.7	17.5	49.8
2012	307	14.3	21.3	50.8
2013	291	13.3	21.8	55
2014	272	14.2	19.0	58.1
2015	299	15.0	19.9	59.2
2016	305	14.0	21.7	64.3
2017	276	14.8	18.5	62.3
2018	264	13.9	18.9	58
2019	259	14.3	18.0	57.5
2020	261	14.7	17.7	53.6
2021	255	14.4	17.6	n/a
2022	262	12.7	20.5	n/a
2023	240	16.5	14.5	40
2024	237	11.4	20.7	62

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$13,558
2020	n/a	n/a	$14,191
2021	n/a	n/a	$17,273
2022	$1,228 (6.2%)	$18,564 (93.8%)	$19,791
2023	$2,079 (8.9%)	$21,382 (91.1%)	$23,461

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 215^th of 266 High schools	Ranks 172^nd of 258 High schools	14.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson High School)	56.4	38.1	18.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson School District 14J)	56.4	38.1	18.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	66.5	46.2	20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson High School)	14.5	17.1	2.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson School District 14J)	14.5	17.1	2.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	32.1	20.4	11.7%
11th Grade Science (Jefferson High School)	30.9	28.6	2.3%
11th Grade Science (Jefferson School District 14J)	30.9	28.6	2.3%
11th Grade Science (Oregon)	39.5	32.7	6.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	259	240	7.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	64	72	12.5%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	183	153	16.4%
Two or More Races	6	11	83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.5%	40%	17.5%

Schools Near Jefferson High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)	OSAS Mathematics (2024)	OSAS Science (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	OSAS English Language Arts 11th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 11th Grade	OSAS Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	2200 Talbot Road SE	Jefferson	97352	Marion County	Jefferson School District 14J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 327-3337	237	11	20.7	62.0%	148 (62.4%)	1 (0.4%)	73 (30.8%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	57.5	92^nd of 268 public high schools	65.7%		34	172^nd of 258 public high schools	33.3%	80	49.1	17.9	43.1	$23,461	$2,079	$21,382
Cascade Senior High School	Public	9-12	10226 Marion Rd SE	Turner	97392	Marion County	Cascade School District 5	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 749-8020	814	44	18.6	40.8%	590 (72.5%)	11 (1.4%)	153 (18.8%)	19 (2.3%)	26 (3.2%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	64	78^th of 268 public high schools	70.9%		60.3	83^rd of 258 public high schools	67.8%	5	69.2	18.2	37.7	$20,227	$1,014	$19,214
Cascade Opportunity Center	Public	9-12	11463 W Stayton Rd SE	Aumsville	97325	Marion County	Cascade School District 5	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 749-8020	88	0	251.4	70.5%	60 (68.2%)	2 (2.3%)	18 (20.5%)	2 (2.3%)	3 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	23.2	214^th of 268 public high schools	20.1%		9.6	247^th of 258 public high schools	4.3%	33	18.2		25.0	$5,097	$265	$4,832
Albany Options School	Public	9-12	701 19th Avenue SE	Albany	97322	Linn County	Greater Albany Public School District 8J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 967-4563	168	0	15.7	56.0%	126 (75.0%)	2 (1.2%)	21 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	15 (8.9%)	11.8	251^st of 268 public high schools	6.3%		4.4	258^th of 258 public high schools	0.0%	7	23.5		11.8	$20,457	$847	$19,610
Scio High School	Public	9-12	38880 N Main	Scio	97374	Linn County	Scio School District 95	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 394-3276	234	16	14.8	47.9%	193 (82.5%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (9.0%)	69.6	63^rd of 268 public high schools	76.5%		47.4	119^th of 258 public high schools	53.9%	56	43.8	35.4	44.0	$17,642	$1,145	$16,496
West Albany High School	Public	9-12	1130 Queen Ave SW	Albany	97321	Linn County	Greater Albany Public School District 8J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 967-4545	1,282	0	24.8	49.4%	906 (70.7%)	14 (1.1%)	221 (17.2%)	20 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	111 (8.7%)	91.7	17^th of 268 public high schools	93.7%		70.7	62^nd of 258 public high schools	76.0%	45	71.7	35.7	63.6	$17,072	$685	$16,387
South Albany High School	Public	9-12	3705 Columbus ST SE	Albany	97322	Linn County	Greater Albany Public School District 8J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 967-4522	1,511	0	26.0	65.9%	857 (56.7%)	11 (0.7%)	501 (33.2%)	15 (1.0%)	15 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	103 (6.8%)	34.7	173^rd of 268 public high schools	35.4%		32.3	181^st of 258 public high schools	29.8%	8	41.7	11.8	27.3	$16,625	$696	$15,929
Riverside High School	Public	9-12	4400 Lochner Rd SE	Albany	97322	Linn County	ODE YCEP District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 791-5904	8	0			6 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)								(n/a)
Three Lakes High School	Public	6-12	4400 Lochner Rd SE	Albany	97322	Linn County	ODE YCEP District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 791-5904	28	6	4.3		17 (60.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (25.0%)	1 (3.6%)	2 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.6%)								(n/a)
Sprague High School	Public	9-12	2373 Kuebler Blvd S	Salem	97302	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-3261	1,765	72	24.4	66.9%	1,119 (63.4%)	40 (2.3%)	331 (18.8%)	56 (3.2%)	21 (1.2%)	36 (2.0%)	149 (8.4%)	28.1	196^th of 268 public high schools	26.9%		22.2	214^th of 258 public high schools	17.1%	18	48.9	7.9	11.5	$19,702	$1,390	$18,313

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