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#598 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 49% in state

Jefferson High School

High School · Jefferson Sd 14j · Jefferson, OR

A Jefferson Sd 14j high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2200 Talbot Road SE, Jefferson, OR 97352

  • Math 9% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 43% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8.7% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.6% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-23.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.4 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.5:1
District spending per student$17,817
Chronic Absenteeism69.2%

Students at Jefferson High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency9%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2020, to 26% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2025
Math
9%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average519/100K

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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

$99,175

Median home value

$404,300

Median rent

$1,121/mo

College educated

21.5%

Homeownership

81.8%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97352; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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.

Jefferson Sd 14j

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$17,817NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jefferson High School is listed in Jefferson SD 14J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jefferson High School

Jefferson High School is a public high school in Jefferson, OR, part of Jefferson Sd 14j, serving approximately 237 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #598 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jefferson High School

What grades does Jefferson High School serve?

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

How many students attend Jefferson High School?

Jefferson High School has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jefferson High School rank in OR?

Jefferson High School ranks #598 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Jefferson High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jefferson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Jefferson High School a charter school?

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

Is Jefferson High School a Title I school?

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

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

62.0% of students at 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
237
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
69.2%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 97352)
6,635
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
37.6
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 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97352; 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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