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6.5avg / 10

Jefferson Union High School District

School District · Daly City, California

Students: 3,706
Teachers (FTE): 195

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

5

5 high

Enrollment

3,706

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

How this district compares

California rank

#280 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$22,123

+$4,476 vs California median

District size

3,706 students

Typical than California median

The short answer

Jefferson Union High ranks #280 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Jefferson Union High's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Terra Nova High (8.0/10), Oceana High (7.7/10), and Westmoor High (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Jefferson Union High

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Terra Nova High8.0 / 10
2Oceana High7.7 / 10
3Westmoor High7.3 / 10
4Jefferson High6.8 / 10
5Thornton High2.8 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Jefferson Union High

Jefferson Union High is a Daly City, California school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 3,706 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. District-level spending was $22,123 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Jefferson Union High demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Terra Nova High, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Jefferson Union High students show an average math proficiency of 39.5% and ELA proficiency of 56.1%.

The district includes 5 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Jefferson Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency39.5%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency56.1%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Jefferson Union High with test data.

District Details

City
Daly City
Total Enrollment
3,706
Teachers (FTE)
195
District spending per student
$22,123NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Jefferson Union High?

Jefferson Union High has 5 schools in total — 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Jefferson Union High?

The average composite rating for Jefferson Union High is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Jefferson Union High?

Jefferson Union High's district-level spending was $22,123 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Jefferson Union High?

The average student-teacher ratio in Jefferson Union High is 19:1.

What is the top-rated school in Jefferson Union High?

Terra Nova High is the highest-rated school in Jefferson Union High with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Jefferson Union High?

Across schools in Jefferson Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Jefferson Union High compare to other districts in California?

Jefferson Union High has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
39.5%
ELA Proficiency
56.1%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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