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Jefferson Junior/senior High

High School · Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta · Greeley, CO

A Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1315 4TH AVENUE, Greeley, CO 80631

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 3% proficient (2021)
  • 51.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.48 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency3% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate51%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$13,549

Students at Jefferson Junior/senior High score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 3% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
12%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
1%
ELA
7%
2019
Math
1%
ELA
7%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
Math
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2010-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 25 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jefferson Junior/senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,716/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greeley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,470

Median home value

$300,400

Median rent

$1,209/mo

College educated

18.2%

Homeownership

46.6%

Poverty rate

22.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
District 6 Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.6K–120.6 mi285Compare →
Greeley Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–121.0 mi1,493Compare →
Frontier Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.7K–122.8 mi1,426Compare →
Platte Valley Youth Services CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated5–122.8 mi16Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#19 of 33
District spending per student
$13,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jefferson Junior/senior High is listed in GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jefferson Junior/senior High

Jefferson Junior/senior High is a public high school in Greeley, CO, part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, serving approximately 609 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,333 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jefferson Junior/senior High

What grades does Jefferson Junior/senior High serve?

Jefferson Junior/senior High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Jefferson Junior/senior High?

Jefferson Junior/senior High has an enrollment of approximately 609 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Junior/senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Junior/senior High is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jefferson Junior/senior High rank in CO?

Jefferson Junior/senior High ranks #1,333 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Jefferson Junior/senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Jefferson Junior/senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Jefferson Junior/senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Junior/senior High has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).

Is Jefferson Junior/senior High a charter school?

No, Jefferson Junior/senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jefferson Junior/senior High a Title I school?

No, Jefferson Junior/senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Junior/senior High?

79.6% of students at Jefferson Junior/senior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
609
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
alternative
Setting
Midsize City
County
Weld County
4-Year Graduation
51.0%
Area population (ZIP 80631)
53,920
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
28.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80631; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022, multi-year average, 2010-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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