Jefferson High School

Summary:

Jefferson High School is a public high school located in El Paso, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,107. The school is part of the El Paso Independent School District, which is ranked 610 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson High School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools, with significantly below-average performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams and a declining four-year graduation rate that is well below the district and state averages. The school has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 96.75% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities.

In comparison, the nearby Burges High School and El Paso High School generally perform better than Jefferson High School on academic metrics, with higher proficiency rates on STAAR EOC exams and higher graduation rates. However, these nearby schools also serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, suggesting that the challenges faced by Jefferson High School are not unique to the school but are systemic within the El Paso Independent School District. The data also includes information on two specialized schools within the district, with the Young Women's STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy standing out as a high-performing school, while the College Career Technology Academy (CCTA) has very low academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4700 Alameda Ave
       El Paso, TX  79905-2795


(915) 236-7400

District: El Paso Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1731st of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,213 Help


Feeder schools for Jefferson High School:

Elementary:    Cooley Elementary
    Zavala Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  1,107

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.8%
White:
0.7%
Two or more races:
0.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson High School ranks worse than 87.1% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 11th among 14 ranked high schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.01. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Jefferson 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.8%), White (0.7%), two or more races (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson High School is 14.5, which is the 7th best among 14 high schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson High School is $10,213, which is the 8th highest among 14 high schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Jefferson High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson High School 1731st of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Jefferson High School in the ranking list.)

El Paso Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks El Paso Independent School District (Isd) 610th of 968 Texas 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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 17.95 1291st 1427 9.5%
2005 14.51 1310th 1429 8.3%
2006 12.53 1316th 1430 8.0%
2007 21.59 1305th 1497 12.8%
2008 26.72 1291st 1510 14.5%
2009 31.62 1272nd 1539 17.3%
2010 43.97 1164th 1568 25.8%
2011 40.01 1306th 1672 21.9%
2012 27.11 1323rd 1603 17.5%
2013 25.21 1356th 1652 17.9%
2014 30.17 1335th 1734 23.0%
2015 31.75 1336th 1743 23.4%
2016 30.01 1359th 1762 22.9%
2017 22.24 1406th 1777 20.9%
2018 21.82 1440th 1797 19.9%
2019 20.21 1532nd 1857 17.5%
2021 13.58 1633rd 1861 12.3%
2022 16.36 1592nd 1876 15.1%
2023 14.66 1684th 1961 14.1%
2024 13.01 1731st 1987 12.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.25 433rd 1113 61.1%
2019 40.34 559th 1136 50.8%
2021 33.60 793rd 1195 33.6%
2022 31.62 826th 1278 35.4%
2023 28.99 936th 1371 31.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.66 779th 1347 42.2%
2019 37.58 824th 1357 39.3%
2021 33.03 960th 1382 30.5%
2022 34.59 933rd 1418 34.2%
2023 30.07 1083rd 1478 26.7%
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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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.31 1486th 1794 17.2%
2019 23.86 1517th 1818 16.6%
2021 18.69 1575th 1848 14.8%
2022 20.97 1529th 1847 17.2%
2023 18.04 1613th 1897 15.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.66 1515th 1781 14.9%
2019 16.91 1556th 1798 13.5%
2021 10.35 1646th 1815 9.3%
2022 12.62 1622nd 1841 11.9%
2023 11.22 1663rd 1891 12.1%
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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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.29 1103rd 1137 3.0%
2019 21.20 1047th 1145 8.6%
2021 14.05 1075th 1177 8.7%
2022 16.89 1060th 1172 9.6%
2023 18.96 1061st 1182 10.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.38 1154th 1784 35.3%
2019 31.29 1332nd 1810 26.4%
2021 23.98 1478th 1829 19.2%
2022 30.51 1290th 1837 29.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.12 1509th 1803 16.3%
2019 21.35 1511th 1824 17.2%
2021 15.63 1580th 1840 14.1%
2022 19.62 1524th 1853 17.8%
2023 17.11 1594th 1913 16.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.85 1358th 1691 19.7%
2019 23.30 1425th 1714 16.9%
2021 16.17 1516th 1743 13.0%
2022 18.95 1468th 1762 16.7%
2023 17.16 1552nd 1820 14.7%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.46 755th 1525 50.5%
2023 6.56 1464th 1576 7.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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 High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 58 13 3 1447 n/a n/a n/a 0 1521
1989 74 16 7 1601 0 n/a n/a 0 1698
1990 56 8 5 1663 0 n/a n/a 0 1732
1991 55 5 6 1602 0 n/a n/a 0 1668
1992 49 6 6 1590 0 n/a n/a 0 1651
1993 36 4 2 1578 0 n/a n/a 0 1620
1994 25 3 1 1272 1 n/a n/a 0 1302
1995 20 3 0 1256 1 n/a n/a 0 1280
1996 20 3 0 1256 1 n/a n/a 0 1280
1997 22 1 1 1215 0 n/a n/a 0 1239
1998 9 1 2 1140 0 n/a n/a 0 1152
1999 12 3 1 1149 0 n/a n/a 0 1165
2000 18 7 2 1178 2 n/a n/a 0 1207
2001 14 3 2 1237 0 n/a n/a 0 1256
2002 9 3 0 1194 1 n/a n/a 0 1207
2003 9 3 0 1194 1 n/a n/a 0 1207
2004 9 4 0 1123 1 n/a n/a 0 1137
2005 5 9 0 1152 0 n/a n/a 0 1166
2006 6 8 1 1223 0 n/a n/a 0 1238
2007 8 5 0 1157 0 n/a n/a 0 1170
2008 13 8 3 1152 0 n/a n/a 0 1176
2009 12 6 0 1093 0 n/a n/a 0 1111
2010 12 5 1 1091 1 n/a n/a 0 1110
2011 11 3 1 1086 1 0 0 0 1102
2012 13 1 0 1097 1 0 0 0 1112
2013 11 1 1 1111 0 0 0 0 1124
2014 11 0 0 1073 1 0 0 0 1085
2015 5 3 1 994 0 0 1 0 1004
2016 3 2 1 992 2 1 2 0 1003
2017 2 3 1 1016 1 1 1 0 1025
2018 5 2 1 1044 3 1 0 0 1056
2019 4 1 0 1109 1 1 0 0 1116
2020 4 1 0 1136 1 0 1 0 1143
2021 4 3 0 1136 0 0 1 0 1144
2022 5 2 0 1160 0 0 1 0 1168
2023 8 2 0 1094 0 0 3 0 1107

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 1521 84.0 18.1 n/a
1989 1698 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1732 89.0 19.4 n/a
1991 1668 89.0 18.7 n/a
1992 1651 91.6 18.0 50
1993 1620 90.0 18.0 67.3
1994 1302 78.8 16.5 56.6
1995 1280 74.6 17.2 65.2
1996 1280 74.6 17.2 65.2
1997 1239 72.0 17.2 71.8
1998 1152 70.6 16.3 77.7
1999 1165 70.9 16.4 79.7
2000 1207 64.2 18.8 83.8
2001 1256 67.8 18.5 78.4
2002 1207 91.8 13.1 85.8
2003 1207 91.8 13.1 85.8
2004 1137 102.5 11.1 85.3
2005 1166 75.2 15.5 89.7
2006 1238 44.8 27.6 89.3
2007 1170 81.3 14.4 90.3
2008 1176 74.5 15.8 86.4
2009 1111 86.3 12.9 85.4
2010 1110 91.2 12.1 87.1
2011 1102 86.2 12.7 89.7
2012 1112 73.5 15.1 90.3
2013 1124 80.3 13.9 84.2
2014 1085 80.7 13.4 86.5
2015 1004 72.0 13.9 80.7
2016 1003 73.0 13.7 85.9
2017 1025 79.1 12.9 94
2018 1056 81.2 12.9 92
2019 1116 81.5 13.6 92.9
2020 1143 82.2 13.9 90.6
2021 1144 79.9 14.3 93.6
2022 1168 76.9 15.1 96.2
2023 1107 76.0 14.5 96.7

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 1521 84.0 18.1 n/a
1989 1698 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1732 89.0 19.4 n/a
1991 1668 89.0 18.7 n/a
1992 1651 91.6 18.0 50
1993 1620 90.0 18.0 67.3
1994 1302 78.8 16.5 56.6
1995 1280 74.6 17.2 65.2
1996 1280 74.6 17.2 65.2
1997 1239 72.0 17.2 71.8
1998 1152 70.6 16.3 77.7
1999 1165 70.9 16.4 79.7
2000 1207 64.2 18.8 83.8
2001 1256 67.8 18.5 78.4
2002 1207 91.8 13.1 85.8
2003 1207 91.8 13.1 85.8
2004 1137 102.5 11.1 85.3
2005 1166 75.2 15.5 89.7
2006 1238 44.8 27.6 89.3
2007 1170 81.3 14.4 90.3
2008 1176 74.5 15.8 86.4
2009 1111 86.3 12.9 85.4
2010 1110 91.2 12.1 87.1
2011 1102 86.2 12.7 89.7
2012 1112 73.5 15.1 90.3
2013 1124 80.3 13.9 84.2
2014 1085 80.7 13.4 86.5
2015 1004 72.0 13.9 80.7
2016 1003 73.0 13.7 85.9
2017 1025 79.1 12.9 94
2018 1056 81.2 12.9 92
2019 1116 81.5 13.6 92.9
2020 1143 82.2 13.9 90.6
2021 1144 79.9 14.3 93.6
2022 1168 76.9 15.1 96.2
2023 1107 76.0 14.5 96.7

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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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,224 (11.9%) $9,073 (88.1%) $10,297
2020 $1,180 (11.4%) $9,188 (88.6%) $10,369
2021 $1,126 (11.0%) $9,087 (89.0%) $10,213

Data source: Texas 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 1532nd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1684th of 1961 High schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Jefferson High School)6141
 20%
   End of Course Algebra I (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))7546
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Jefferson High School)3524
 11%
   End of Course Biology (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))5346
 7%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Jefferson High School)2022
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4345
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Jefferson High School)2622
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Jefferson High School)5555
   End of Course U.S. History (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))6864
 4%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11161107
 0.8%
African American12
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic11091094
 1.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White48
 100%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.9%96.7%
 3.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson High School

Students at Jefferson High School are 99% Hispanic.

Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 12.9% of Texas high schools.

Jefferson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cooley Elementary
Elementary : Zavala Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,107 students attended Jefferson High School.


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