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#526 of 574 schools in SD

Jefferson High School - 67

High School · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · Sioux Falls, SD

A Sioux Falls School District 49-5 high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1600 N Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57101

  • Math 41% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics7.8Very Good33%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness1.3Needs Improvement40%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation8.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement27%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$11,457
Chronic Absenteeism42.6%

Students at Jefferson High School - 67 score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jefferson High School - 67 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
  • Transit 16Minimal Transit
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,454/100K

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

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.9% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
8 boys'·11 girls'·40 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#28 of 37
District spending per student
$11,457NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jefferson High School - 67 is listed in Sioux Falls School District 49-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jefferson High School - 67

Jefferson High School - 67 is a public high school in Sioux Falls, SD, part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5, serving approximately 1,840 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #526 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jefferson High School - 67

What grades does Jefferson High School - 67 serve?

Jefferson High School - 67 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Jefferson High School - 67?

Jefferson High School - 67 has an enrollment of approximately 1,840 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School - 67?

The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School - 67 is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jefferson High School - 67 rank in SD?

Jefferson High School - 67 ranks #526 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Jefferson High School - 67's MySchoolScout rating?

Jefferson High School - 67 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 High School - 67?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson High School - 67 has 41% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is Jefferson High School - 67 a charter school?

No, Jefferson High School - 67 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jefferson High School - 67 a Title I school?

No, Jefferson High School - 67 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson High School - 67?

38.3% of students at Jefferson High School - 67 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
1,840
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
110
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Minnehaha County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.6%
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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.
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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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