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#740 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 37% in state
Jefferson Senior High
High School · Bloomington Public School District · Bloomington, MN
A Bloomington Public School District high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4001 W 102ND ST, Bloomington, MN 55437
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Senior High score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jefferson 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. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,791/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bloomington), 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
$98,120
Median home value
$362,600
Median rent
$1,624/mo
College educated
56%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55437; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| New Code Academy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Bloomington Transition CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Choice AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 120 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bloomington Public School District
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #3 of 22
- District spending per student
- $17,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Senior High is listed in BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Senior High
Jefferson Senior High is a public high school in Bloomington, MN, part of Bloomington Public School District, serving approximately 1,685 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #740 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Senior High
What grades does Jefferson Senior High serve?
Jefferson Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jefferson Senior High?
Jefferson Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,685 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Senior High is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Senior High rank in MN?
Jefferson Senior High ranks #740 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Jefferson Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Senior High has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jefferson Senior High a charter school?
No, Jefferson Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Senior High a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Senior High?
30.0% of students at Jefferson 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.6%
- Phone
- (952) 806-7600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55437)
- 19,282
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 55437; 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
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