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#904 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 41% in state
Jefferson City High
High School · Jefferson City · Jefferson City, MO
A high school in Jefferson City, MO where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
609 UNION, Jefferson City, MO 65101
- Math 51% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jefferson City High score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 51% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jefferson City 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,394/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jefferson City), 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
$74,013
Median home value
$234,600
Median rent
$770/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65101; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helias Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| H Kenneth Kirchner SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Calvary Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Capital City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,317 | 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.
Jefferson City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #10 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,522NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson City High is listed in JEFFERSON CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson City High
Jefferson City High is a public high school in Jefferson City, MO, part of Jefferson City, serving approximately 1,373 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #904 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson City High
What grades does Jefferson City High serve?
Jefferson City High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jefferson City High?
Jefferson City High has an enrollment of approximately 1,373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson City High is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson City High rank in MO?
Jefferson City High ranks #904 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Jefferson City High's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson City High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 City High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson City High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jefferson City High a charter school?
No, Jefferson City High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson City High a Title I school?
No, Jefferson City High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson City High?
50.7% of students at Jefferson City 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
- 1,373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cole County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (573) 659-3050
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 65101)
- 29,777
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 65101; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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