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Jefferson High

Summary:

Jefferson High is a public high school located in Jefferson, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 607 students. The school is part of the Jefferson School District, which is ranked 268 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Jefferson High has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.8% to 95.0% over the past five years, which is higher than the state average and comparable to nearby schools like Palmyra-Eagle High (95.9%) and Watertown High (93.6%). However, the school's dropout rates have fluctuated, ranging from 0.1% to 12.8% over the same period, with the higher end of this range being a concern. Additionally, Jefferson High has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.7% in 2018-2019 to 20.5% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average and most nearby schools.

The school's test scores in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science have been mixed compared to the state and district averages, with the school performing well in some areas, such as Social Studies, but struggling in others, particularly in Mathematics and Science. This inconsistent performance is reflected in the school's ranking among Wisconsin high schools, which has ranged from 116 to 330 over the past decade. Additionally, the data suggests significant gender and racial disparities in student achievement, with female students and White students generally outperforming their male and Hispanic peers, respectively. These findings highlight areas where Jefferson High could focus its efforts to improve student outcomes and ensure the academic success and well-being of all students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 700 W Milwaukee St
       Jefferson, WI  53549-1498

(920) 675-1100

District: Jefferson School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
200th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,267 Help


Feeder schools for Jefferson High:

Elementary:    East Elementary
    Sullivan Elementary
    West Elementary
Middle:    Jefferson Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  607

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.3%
Hispanic:
22.2%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson High ranks better than 53.6% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.69. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Jefferson High 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.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.3%), Hispanic (22.2%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.1% 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 is 13.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson High is $13,267.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson High:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson High 200th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Jefferson High in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson School District 268th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson High

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.28 187th 275 32.0%
2005 51.88 199th 287 30.7%
2006 47.53 221st 292 24.3%
2007 48.13 213th 281 24.2%
2008 49.93 297th 437 32.0%
2009 60.41 206th 438 53.0%
2010 53.65 285th 450 36.7%
2011 43.34 357th 445 19.8%
2012 60.16 219th 452 51.5%
2013 60.79 184th 457 59.7%
2014 70.75 118th 462 74.5%
2015 52.58 290th 466 37.8%
2016 44.66 234th 408 42.6%
2017 64.96 116th 410 71.7%
2018 36.97 277th 410 32.4%
2019 29.95 309th 400 22.8%
2021 27.77 295th 390 24.4%
2022 31.65 286th 391 26.9%
2023 26.40 330th 415 20.5%
2024 52.69 200th 431 53.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.41 176th 255 31.0%
2019 31.61 180th 251 28.3%
2021 43.22 123rd 226 45.6%
2022 42.97 144th 250 42.4%
2024 60.22 110th 326 66.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.77 254th 355 28.5%
2019 22.74 292nd 343 14.9%
2021 35.75 221st 332 33.4%
2022 31.26 261st 343 23.9%
2023 41.94 195th 329 40.7%
2024 47.40 205th 353 41.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.44 259th 373 30.6%
2019 40.86 213th 354 39.8%
2021 19.65 294th 334 12.0%
2022 30.06 259th 347 25.4%
2023 15.31 331st 359 7.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.98 33rd 76 56.6%
2023 25.94 77th 97 20.6%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.79 185th 261 29.1%
2019 30.31 192nd 266 27.8%
2021 20.16 225th 266 15.4%
2022 30.32 203rd 269 24.5%
2023 23.50 218th 271 19.6%
2024 53.26 133rd 300 55.7%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Jefferson High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 636 1 3 19 7 n/a n/a 0 666
1990 633 0 3 12 2 n/a n/a 0 650
1991 591 0 0 14 5 n/a n/a 0 610
1992 588 0 0 8 3 n/a n/a 0 599
1993 605 0 0 10 3 n/a n/a 0 618
1994 562 0 1 19 1 n/a n/a 0 583
1995 620 0 0 17 3 n/a n/a 0 640
1996 620 0 0 17 3 n/a n/a 0 640
1997 612 2 1 17 3 n/a n/a 0 635
1998 617 2 1 21 6 n/a n/a 0 647
1999 573 2 2 24 2 n/a n/a 0 603
2000 558 1 0 32 1 n/a n/a 0 592
2001 561 0 0 32 1 n/a n/a 0 594
2002 551 1 1 39 4 n/a n/a 0 596
2003 551 1 1 39 4 n/a n/a 0 596
2004 551 1 1 40 5 n/a n/a 0 598
2005 561 2 3 50 6 n/a n/a 0 622
2006 566 3 2 42 6 n/a n/a 0 619
2007 577 10 2 43 5 n/a n/a 0 637
2008 544 5 2 49 7 n/a n/a 0 607
2009 524 5 0 46 12 n/a n/a 0 587
2010 504 6 1 47 9 n/a n/a 0 567
2011 510 6 1 55 10 0 1 0 583
2012 522 6 1 58 7 0 2 0 596
2013 510 8 2 55 4 0 1 0 580
2014 537 13 2 65 4 0 2 0 623
2015 552 9 2 67 4 0 1 0 635
2016 557 6 2 84 5 0 4 0 658
2017 541 17 7 83 4 1 3 0 656
2018 538 12 6 99 2 0 7 0 664
2019 491 17 8 98 1 1 11 0 627
2020 470 16 4 122 0 0 6 0 618
2021 445 8 5 129 1 0 10 0 598
2022 440 8 6 134 0 0 12 0 600
2023 445 4 3 135 1 0 17 2 607

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 666 49.5 13.4 4.8
1990 650 51.0 12.7 4.3
1991 610 51.0 11.9 9.2
1992 599 50.4 11.8 12.7
1993 618 49.8 12.4 11.7
1994 583 45.2 12.9 11.7
1995 640 46.6 13.7 14.1
1996 640 46.6 13.7 14.1
1997 635 45.2 14.0 14.6
1998 647 44.5 14.5 13.9
1999 603 43.8 13.8 19.6
2000 592 46.0 12.9 20.1
2001 594 45.7 13.0 18.5
2002 596 44.1 13.5 20
2003 596 44.1 13.5 20
2004 598 43.9 13.6 21.6
2005 622 42.7 14.6 n/a
2006 619 43.1 14.4 n/a
2007 637 44.1 14.4 19.9
2008 607 44.6 13.6 20.4
2009 587 42.9 13.7 22.1
2010 567 41.8 13.5 25
2011 583 40.5 14.3 32.1
2012 596 38.0 15.6 35.7
2013 580 37.3 15.5 34
2014 623 39.0 15.9 34
2015 635 n/a n/a 33.9
2016 658 39.0 16.8 37.5
2017 656 41.7 15.7 36.9
2018 664 43.4 15.2 30.3
2019 627 44.3 14.1 35.7
2020 618 46.4 13.2 33
2021 598 45.3 13.1 27.6
2022 600 46.1 13.0 28.7
2023 607 46.2 13.1 33.1

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 666 49.5 13.4 4.8
1990 650 51.0 12.7 4.3
1991 610 51.0 11.9 9.2
1992 599 50.4 11.8 12.7
1993 618 49.8 12.4 11.7
1994 583 45.2 12.9 11.7
1995 640 46.6 13.7 14.1
1996 640 46.6 13.7 14.1
1997 635 45.2 14.0 14.6
1998 647 44.5 14.5 13.9
1999 603 43.8 13.8 19.6
2000 592 46.0 12.9 20.1
2001 594 45.7 13.0 18.5
2002 596 44.1 13.5 20
2003 596 44.1 13.5 20
2004 598 43.9 13.6 21.6
2005 622 42.7 14.6 n/a
2006 619 43.1 14.4 n/a
2007 637 44.1 14.4 19.9
2008 607 44.6 13.6 20.4
2009 587 42.9 13.7 22.1
2010 567 41.8 13.5 25
2011 583 40.5 14.3 32.1
2012 596 38.0 15.6 35.7
2013 580 37.3 15.5 34
2014 623 39.0 15.9 34
2015 635 n/a n/a 33.9
2016 658 39.0 16.8 37.5
2017 656 41.7 15.7 36.9
2018 664 43.4 15.2 30.3
2019 627 44.3 14.1 35.7
2020 618 46.4 13.2 33
2021 598 45.3 13.1 27.6
2022 600 46.1 13.0 28.7
2023 607 46.2 13.1 33.1

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $279 (2.3%) $11,651 (97.6%) $11,932
2020 $152 (1.2%) $12,231 (98.8%) $12,383
2021 $488 (3.7%) $12,779 (96.3%) $13,267

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 309th of 400 High schoolsRanks 330th of 415 High schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson High)52.553
 0.5%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson School District)52.553.4
 0.9%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson High)26.725.9
 0.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson School District)26.825.9
 0.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson High)2317
 6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson School District)22.617
 5.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Jefferson High)23.821.5
 2.3%
   10th Grade Science (Jefferson School District)24.621.5
 3.1%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students627607
 3.2%
African American174
 76.5%
American Indian11
Asian83
 62.5%
Hispanic98135
 37.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White491445
 9.4%
Two or More Races1117
 54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.7%33.1%
 2.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson High

Jefferson High ranks 200th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Jefferson High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Elementary
Elementary : Sullivan Elementary
Elementary : West Elementary
Middle : Jefferson Middle

Students at Jefferson High are 73% White, 22% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 607 students attended Jefferson High.


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