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#124 of 719 schools in ID

Top 17% in state

West Jefferson High School

High School · West Jefferson District · Terreton, ID

A high school in Terreton, ID where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1260 E 1500 N, Terreton, ID 83450

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$11,830
Chronic Absenteeism9.7%

Students at West Jefferson High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2013
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 27 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where West Jefferson High School 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average329/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$66,250

Median home value

$183,700

Median rent

$1,003/mo

College educated

12%

Homeownership

63.1%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83450; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

West Jefferson District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$11,830NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Jefferson High School is listed in WEST JEFFERSON DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Jefferson High School

West Jefferson High School is a public high school in Terreton, ID, part of West Jefferson District, serving approximately 207 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Jefferson High School

What grades does West Jefferson High School serve?

West Jefferson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend West Jefferson High School?

West Jefferson High School has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jefferson High School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Jefferson High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Jefferson High School rank in ID?

West Jefferson High School ranks #124 of 719 schools in ID.

What is West Jefferson High School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Jefferson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 West Jefferson High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Jefferson High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is West Jefferson High School a charter school?

No, West Jefferson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Jefferson High School a Title I school?

No, West Jefferson High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Jefferson High School?

39.1% of students at West Jefferson High School 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
207
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.7%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 83450)
1,239
Area median age
30.9
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 · 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.
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 83450; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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