Jefferson High School

Summary:

Jefferson High School is a public high school located in Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,444. The school is part of the Jefferson County Schools district, which is ranked 13 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in West Virginia, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming the state and district averages in standardized tests. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (10.8%) and African American (6.79%) students compared to nearby schools, is a notable feature. Particularly impressive is the school's exceptional performance for African American and Hispanic students, ranking 1st in the state for these subgroups in recent years, indicating strong support and outcomes for these populations.

At $11,491 per student, Jefferson High School spends more than the nearby schools, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. Compared to other high schools in the region, such as Hedgesville High School, Spring Mills High School, and Musselman High School, Jefferson High School stands out as an exceptional educational institution, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4141 Flowing Springs Rd
       Shenandoah Junction, WV  25442-4712


(304) 725-8491

District: Jefferson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
7th of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,491 Help


Feeder schools for Jefferson High School:

Elementary:    Driswood Elementary School
    North Jefferson Elementary
    Ranson Elementary School
    Shepherdstown Elementary School
    More...
Middle:    Shepherdstown Middle School
    Wildwood Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  1,394

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.5%
Hispanic:
11.5%
African American:
7.1%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.2% Help


 See top rated West Virginia high schools

 Compare Jefferson High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Jefferson High School ranks better than 93.8% of high schools in West Virginia. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.49. (See more...)
Help
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.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.5%), Hispanic (11.5%), African American (7.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson High School is 15. (See more...)
Help
Compare Jefferson High School employs 92.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson High School is $11,491.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson High School 7th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Jefferson High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Homeless students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Jefferson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County Schools 13th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Jefferson High School.

What do you think?

Your rating for Jefferson High School?

Rank History for Jefferson High School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 62.80 35th 111 68.5%
2010 73.08 17th 112 84.8%
2011 83.36 13th 113 88.5%
2012 88.52 7th 113 93.8%
2013 80.79 14th 114 87.7%
2014 65.78 28th 115 75.7%
2015 79.62 11th 117 90.6%
2016 78.89 16th 119 86.6%
2017 73.21 22nd 122 82.0%
2018 90.64 9th 115 92.2%
2019 97.21 5th 114 95.6%
2021 91.26 9th 113 92.0%
2022 91.69 9th 112 92.0%
2023 87.84 11th 112 90.2%
2024 94.49 7th 112 93.8%
See the entire list of West Virginia High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 52.86 22nd 62 64.5%
2018 59.10 9th 18 50.0%
2019 97.39 1st 11 90.9%
2021 62.63 4th 9 55.6%
2022 93.83 2nd 13 84.6%
2023 79.92 4th 14 71.4%
2024 83.72 4th 18 77.8%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 36.22 20th 38 47.4%
2018 31.57 8th 11 27.3%
2023 15.87 2nd 2 0.0%
2024 20.14 3rd 3 0.0%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 56.66 32nd 118 72.9%
2018 85.40 13th 103 87.4%
2019 49.71 35th 85 58.8%
2023 90.47 4th 89 95.5%
2024 64.24 23rd 89 74.2%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Special Education Students!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 35.51 85th 121 29.8%
2018 73.51 21st 112 81.3%
2021 72.24 25th 111 77.5%
2022 74.18 23rd 109 78.9%
2023 70.33 23rd 107 78.5%
2024 87.28 8th 110 92.7%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.05 1st 6 83.3%
2021 74.08 3rd 8 62.5%
2022 79.58 2nd 8 75.0%
2023 75.86 3rd 13 76.9%
2024 62.64 7th 15 53.3%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Homeless Students!

Rank History for Female students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 69.40 24th 119 79.8%
2018 85.94 13th 111 88.3%
2019 96.21 4th 109 96.3%
2021 91.46 6th 110 94.5%
2022 77.70 16th 108 85.2%
2023 77.42 21st 108 80.6%
2024 85.06 11th 110 90.0%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.42 4th 84 95.2%
2022 46.20 50th 91 45.1%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 73.78 24th 122 80.3%
2018 89.78 11th 111 90.1%
2019 96.22 5th 109 95.4%
2021 84.49 12th 110 89.1%
2022 95.46 5th 108 95.4%
2023 89.39 10th 108 90.7%
2024 96.01 5th 109 95.4%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 39.65 37th 47 21.3%
2018 49.37 3rd 5 40.0%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 34.55 58th 82 29.3%
2018 75.29 4th 31 87.1%
2019 64.76 7th 23 69.6%
2021 19.74 14th 16 12.5%
2022 95.72 1st 18 94.4%
2023 86.72 1st 15 93.3%
2024 56.25 10th 22 54.5%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 64.31 13th 59 78.0%
2018 69.80 4th 13 69.2%
2019 88.67 1st 7 85.7%
2021 64.47 2nd 5 60.0%
2022 85.95 1st 8 87.5%
2023 43.04 6th 8 25.0%
2024 48.33 4th 9 55.6%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 67.77 4th 18 77.8%
2018 0.00 1st 2 50.0%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Native American Students!

Rank History for White students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 77.58 18th 122 85.2%
2018 94.69 6th 113 94.7%
2019 98.15 4th 112 96.4%
2021 93.83 6th 113 94.7%
2022 93.10 9th 111 91.9%
2023 93.67 8th 112 92.9%
2024 97.51 4th 111 96.4%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: West Virginia 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.

Jefferson High School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 



Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)
0%

50%

0%

50%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a student
Friday, January 26, 2018

Open Quote There are holes in the ceilings, and they cannot afford to fix it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jefferson High School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1261 1261
1990 1101 114 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1226
1991 1097 117 8 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1233
1992 1060 118 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1194
1993 1037 120 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1170
1994 1096 107 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1215
1995 1115 120 4 12 6 n/a n/a 0 1257
1996 1115 120 4 12 6 n/a n/a 0 1257
1997 1179 134 15 2 6 n/a n/a 0 1336
1998 1298 133 16 5 4 n/a n/a 0 1456
1999 1365 130 17 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1527
2000 1402 117 11 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1546
2001 1282 113 13 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1418
2002 1827 174 17 52 4 n/a n/a 0 2074
2003 1827 174 17 52 4 n/a n/a 0 2074
2004 1853 180 15 67 6 n/a n/a 0 2121
2005 1878 205 19 73 6 n/a n/a 0 2181
2006 1955 217 18 104 8 n/a n/a 0 2302
2007 1949 245 29 112 7 n/a n/a 0 2342
2008 1958 249 36 120 6 n/a n/a 0 2369
2009 1167 142 11 75 5 n/a n/a 0 1400
2010 1090 147 16 68 4 0 2 0 1327
2011 1115 151 18 73 2 1 7 0 1367
2012 1055 162 18 71 1 3 11 0 1321
2013 1082 138 21 65 0 3 13 0 1322
2014 1090 148 21 85 0 1 17 0 1362
2015 1085 144 26 82 2 1 26 0 1366
2016 1199 155 33 89 3 0 36 0 1515
2017 1212 152 36 113 3 2 61 0 1579
2018 1138 109 35 121 5 1 75 0 1484
2019 1102 97 31 123 3 3 81 0 1440
2020 1101 102 24 126 0 4 100 0 1457
2021 1025 105 14 136 0 4 101 0 1385
2022 1085 110 9 144 1 3 97 0 1449
2023 1080 98 10 156 1 3 96 0 1444
2024 1039 99 10 160 1 3 82 0 1394

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

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1261 80.2 15.7 n/a
1990 1226 78.5 15.6 6
1991 1233 79.6 15.4 8.2
1992 1194 75.8 15.7 11.2
1993 1170 80.0 14.6 12
1994 1215 79.5 15.3 10.5
1995 1257 80.8 15.6 11.7
1996 1257 80.8 15.6 11.7
1997 1336 81.5 16.4 13.6
1998 1456 90.6 16.1 11.9
1999 1527 100.1 15.3 24.3
2000 1546 104.8 14.8 16.8
2001 1418 103.0 13.8 18.8
2002 2074 126.7 16.4 25.6
2003 2074 126.7 16.4 25.6
2004 2121 132.8 16.0 24.8
2005 2181 140.8 15.5 24.2
2006 2302 148.0 15.6 24.2
2007 2342 156.5 15.0 21.1
2008 2369 159.3 14.9 22.2
2009 1400 98.0 14.3 24.9
2010 1327 91.0 14.5 28
2011 1367 83.6 16.3 28
2012 1321 90.0 14.6 36.1
2013 1322 81.5 16.2 36.5
2014 1362 87.0 15.6 41.2
2015 1366 82.0 16.6 35.3
2016 1515 88.0 17.2 39.9
2017 1579 94.0 16.7 35.8
2018 1484 89.0 16.6 42.2
2019 1440 86.0 16.7 40.8
2020 1457 84.5 17.2 40.3
2021 1385 87.5 15.8 34.2
2022 1449 86.0 16.8 n/a
2023 1444 86.5 16.6 n/a
2024 1394 92.5 15.0 n/a

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

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1261 80.2 15.7 n/a
1990 1226 78.5 15.6 6
1991 1233 79.6 15.4 8.2
1992 1194 75.8 15.7 11.2
1993 1170 80.0 14.6 12
1994 1215 79.5 15.3 10.5
1995 1257 80.8 15.6 11.7
1996 1257 80.8 15.6 11.7
1997 1336 81.5 16.4 13.6
1998 1456 90.6 16.1 11.9
1999 1527 100.1 15.3 24.3
2000 1546 104.8 14.8 16.8
2001 1418 103.0 13.8 18.8
2002 2074 126.7 16.4 25.6
2003 2074 126.7 16.4 25.6
2004 2121 132.8 16.0 24.8
2005 2181 140.8 15.5 24.2
2006 2302 148.0 15.6 24.2
2007 2342 156.5 15.0 21.1
2008 2369 159.3 14.9 22.2
2009 1400 98.0 14.3 24.9
2010 1327 91.0 14.5 28
2011 1367 83.6 16.3 28
2012 1321 90.0 14.6 36.1
2013 1322 81.5 16.2 36.5
2014 1362 87.0 15.6 41.2
2015 1366 82.0 16.6 35.3
2016 1515 88.0 17.2 39.9
2017 1579 94.0 16.7 35.8
2018 1484 89.0 16.6 42.2
2019 1440 86.0 16.7 40.8
2020 1457 84.5 17.2 40.3
2021 1385 87.5 15.8 34.2
2022 1449 86.0 16.8 n/a
2023 1444 86.5 16.6 n/a
2024 1394 92.5 15.0 n/a

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

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $579 (5.0%) $10,912 (95.0%) $11,491

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson High School

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 5th of 114 High schoolsRanks 11th of 112 High schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson High School)37.628
 9.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County Schools)35.525.1
 10.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)2421.5
 2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson High School)67.961.9
 6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County Schools)66.657.7
 8.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)51.849.9
 1.9%
11th Grade Science (Jefferson High School)47.236.8
 10.4%
   11th Grade Science (Jefferson County Schools)42.732.3
 10.4%
   11th Grade Science (West Virginia)29.227.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14401444
 0.3%
African American9798
 1%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian3110
 67.7%
Hispanic123156
 26.8%
Pacific Islander33
White11021080
 2%
Two or More Races8196
 18.5%


Schools Near Jefferson High School









Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson High School

Yes. Jefferson High School ranks in the top 6.3% of West Virginia high schools.

Students at Jefferson High School are 75% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,394 students attended Jefferson High School.


Rate Jefferson High School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Jefferson High School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 161 milliseconds.