Jefferson High School

Summary:

Jefferson High School is a public high school serving 380 students in grades 9-12 in Jefferson, Texas, which is part of the Panola Charter School district. While the school has maintained relatively high graduation rates, it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas high schools and faces challenges in addressing academic performance gaps between its racial subgroups.

Jefferson High School has a higher percentage of White (52.89%) and African American (33.16%) students compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's statewide ranking has been steadily declining, ranking between 1,100 and 1,177 out of around 1,900 schools over the past few years, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school's African American and Hispanic students perform better than the overall school ranking, the White and multi-racial student groups perform significantly worse, ranking in the bottom 20-25% of Texas high schools.

Despite the school's relatively low academic performance, it has maintained high graduation rates, ranging from 92.4% to 98.8% over the past few years, which is above the state average. However, the school's test scores on the STAAR End-of-Course exams are generally below the state averages, with the exception of U.S. History, where the school outperforms the state. The school also has a high percentage of students (65.53%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status of the student population. Compared to nearby schools like Marshall High School and Marshall Early Graduation School, which have even lower rankings and test scores, Jefferson High School appears to be performing better, but still faces significant challenges in improving its academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1 Bulldog Dr
       Jefferson, TX  75657


(903) 665-2461

District: Jefferson Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1100th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,305 Help


Feeder schools for Jefferson High School:

Elementary:    Jefferson Elementary
    Jefferson Pri School
Middle:    Jefferson J H

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  380

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.9%
African American:
33.2%
Hispanic:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson High School ranks worse than 55.4% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.36. (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: White (52.9%), African American (33.2%), Hispanic (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.5% 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 10.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson High School is $11,305.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Jefferson High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson High School 1100th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Jefferson High School in the ranking list.)

Jefferson Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Independent School District (Isd) 681st 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 30.69 1182nd 1427 17.2%
2005 33.61 1125th 1429 21.3%
2006 29.41 1172nd 1430 18.0%
2007 38.25 1118th 1497 25.3%
2008 45.70 1024th 1510 32.2%
2009 55.59 842nd 1539 45.3%
2010 58.76 785th 1568 49.9%
2011 62.85 690th 1672 58.7%
2012 37.33 1155th 1603 27.9%
2013 37.47 1156th 1652 30.0%
2014 47.18 1002nd 1734 42.2%
2015 48.01 1016th 1743 41.7%
2016 51.93 911th 1762 48.3%
2017 34.64 1135th 1777 36.1%
2018 45.03 916th 1797 49.0%
2019 42.31 1073rd 1857 42.2%
2021 37.63 1174th 1861 36.9%
2022 40.79 1099th 1876 41.4%
2023 39.80 1177th 1961 40.0%
2024 43.36 1100th 1987 44.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.90 519th 677 23.3%
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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 28.46 1036th 1347 23.1%
2019 20.90 1224th 1357 9.8%
2021 35.27 890th 1382 35.6%
2022 29.36 1061st 1418 25.2%
2023 54.80 485th 1478 67.2%
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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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.77 949th 1794 47.1%
2019 44.05 973rd 1818 46.5%
2021 34.09 1253rd 1848 32.2%
2022 41.39 1020th 1847 44.8%
2023 40.19 1092nd 1897 42.4%
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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 34.75 1219th 1781 31.6%
2019 32.88 1302nd 1798 27.6%
2021 44.29 1015th 1815 44.1%
2022 46.10 966th 1841 47.5%
2023 47.31 978th 1891 48.3%
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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 65.44 461st 1137 59.5%
2019 60.72 566th 1145 50.6%
2021 74.20 181st 1177 84.6%
2022 51.35 762nd 1172 35.0%
2023 72.02 205th 1182 82.7%
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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 43.92 868th 1784 51.3%
2019 25.97 1477th 1810 18.4%
2021 27.71 1369th 1829 25.2%
2022 24.48 1473rd 1837 19.8%
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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 50.65 778th 1803 56.8%
2019 48.10 872nd 1824 52.2%
2021 29.66 1301st 1840 29.3%
2022 35.95 1165th 1853 37.1%
2023 28.85 1363rd 1913 28.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.88 644th 1013 36.4%
2019 36.89 603rd 1024 41.1%
2021 35.16 620th 1020 39.2%
2022 44.87 475th 1031 53.9%
2023 45.47 489th 1069 54.3%
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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 57.24 563rd 1691 66.7%
2019 51.30 732nd 1714 57.3%
2021 45.52 888th 1743 49.1%
2022 45.94 846th 1762 52.0%
2023 42.77 981st 1820 46.1%
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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
2018 43.54 909th 1539 40.9%
2019 41.53 937th 1526 38.6%
2021 31.44 1107th 1510 26.7%
2022 29.77 1142nd 1525 25.1%
2023 24.01 1253rd 1576 20.5%
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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
1989 239 201 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1990 220 169 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1991 195 176 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1992 209 206 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 424
1993 200 224 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 430
1994 216 233 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 454
1995 257 227 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 488
1996 257 227 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 488
1997 264 209 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1998 248 229 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1999 236 191 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2000 253 181 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2001 252 199 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 454
2002 244 208 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2003 244 208 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2004 218 219 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2005 214 212 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 436
2006 201 193 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 404
2007 223 167 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 403
2008 221 154 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 384
2009 197 137 2 9 4 n/a n/a 0 349
2010 194 143 2 13 2 n/a n/a 0 354
2011 191 142 3 16 1 0 6 0 359
2012 184 134 3 15 1 0 3 0 340
2013 185 140 3 14 6 0 1 0 349
2014 180 140 3 19 7 0 0 0 349
2015 165 122 1 13 5 0 3 0 309
2016 168 138 1 11 6 0 4 0 328
2017 187 138 2 15 5 0 4 0 351
2018 185 133 3 19 5 0 5 0 350
2019 202 138 4 17 5 0 8 0 374
2020 199 144 4 22 2 0 8 0 379
2021 198 134 4 21 0 0 8 0 365
2022 205 124 2 35 0 0 7 0 373
2023 201 126 1 39 2 0 11 0 380

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
1989 440 n/a n/a n/a
1990 394 33.0 11.9 n/a
1991 376 33.4 11.2 n/a
1992 424 34.2 12.3 44.1
1993 430 36.0 11.9 51.6
1994 454 37.2 12.2 46
1995 488 41.1 11.9 36.3
1996 488 41.1 11.9 36.3
1997 480 43.6 11.0 36.3
1998 484 41.4 11.7 41.7
1999 435 42.1 10.3 52
2000 438 41.8 10.5 46.6
2001 454 34.7 13.1 40.7
2002 455 38.1 11.9 36.3
2003 455 38.1 11.9 36.3
2004 444 39.7 11.2 52.7
2005 436 39.7 11.0 62.2
2006 404 37.6 10.7 61.4
2007 403 37.6 10.7 60.5
2008 384 37.7 10.2 62
2009 349 38.1 9.1 38.4
2010 354 35.3 10.0 44.6
2011 359 35.5 10.0 33.1
2012 340 33.1 10.2 36.8
2013 349 31.4 11.1 60.5
2014 349 32.3 10.7 63.9
2015 309 31.0 9.9 45
2016 328 34.0 9.6 56.1
2017 351 32.0 10.9 65.2
2018 350 35.4 9.8 71.1
2019 374 33.6 11.1 71.4
2020 379 33.0 11.4 72.8
2021 365 31.9 11.4 71
2022 373 34.1 10.9 66.8
2023 380 34.8 10.9 65.5

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
1989 440 n/a n/a n/a
1990 394 33.0 11.9 n/a
1991 376 33.4 11.2 n/a
1992 424 34.2 12.3 44.1
1993 430 36.0 11.9 51.6
1994 454 37.2 12.2 46
1995 488 41.1 11.9 36.3
1996 488 41.1 11.9 36.3
1997 480 43.6 11.0 36.3
1998 484 41.4 11.7 41.7
1999 435 42.1 10.3 52
2000 438 41.8 10.5 46.6
2001 454 34.7 13.1 40.7
2002 455 38.1 11.9 36.3
2003 455 38.1 11.9 36.3
2004 444 39.7 11.2 52.7
2005 436 39.7 11.0 62.2
2006 404 37.6 10.7 61.4
2007 403 37.6 10.7 60.5
2008 384 37.7 10.2 62
2009 349 38.1 9.1 38.4
2010 354 35.3 10.0 44.6
2011 359 35.5 10.0 33.1
2012 340 33.1 10.2 36.8
2013 349 31.4 11.1 60.5
2014 349 32.3 10.7 63.9
2015 309 31.0 9.9 45
2016 328 34.0 9.6 56.1
2017 351 32.0 10.9 65.2
2018 350 35.4 9.8 71.1
2019 374 33.6 11.1 71.4
2020 379 33.0 11.4 72.8
2021 365 31.9 11.4 71
2022 373 34.1 10.9 66.8
2023 380 34.8 10.9 65.5

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 $1,144 (10.3%) $9,964 (89.7%) $11,108
2020 $1,530 (12.7%) $10,514 (87.3%) $12,044
2021 $1,332 (11.8%) $9,973 (88.2%) $11,305

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 1073rd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1177th of 1961 High schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Jefferson High School)4317
 26%
   End of Course Algebra I (Jefferson Independent School District (Isd))4822
 26%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Jefferson High School)5861
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Jefferson Independent School District (Isd))5861
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Jefferson High School)4449
 5%
   End of Course English I Reading (Jefferson Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Jefferson High School)4656
 10%
   End of Course English II Reading (Jefferson Independent School District (Isd))4656
 10%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Jefferson High School)7275
 3%
   End of Course U.S. History (Jefferson Independent School District (Isd))7275
 3%
   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 Students374380
 1.6%
African American138126
 8.7%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic1739
 129.4%
Pacific Islander00
White202201
 0.5%
Two or More Races811
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.4%65.5%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 380 students attended Jefferson High School.

Students at Jefferson High School are 53% White, 33% African American, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Jefferson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Jefferson Elementary
Elementary : Jefferson Pri School
Middle : Jefferson J H

Jefferson High School ranks 1100th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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