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#1612 of 2,105 schools in WI
Jefferson High
High School · Jefferson School District · Jefferson, WI
A high school in Jefferson, WI where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 W Milwaukee St, Jefferson, WI 53549
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jefferson High score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jefferson 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,620/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jefferson), 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
$78,058
Median home value
$247,200
Median rent
$1,035/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53549; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Atkinson HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 876 | Compare → |
| Johnson Creek Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 620 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jefferson School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson High is listed in Jefferson School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson High
Jefferson High is a public high school in Jefferson, WI, part of Jefferson School District, serving approximately 613 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,612 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson High
What grades does Jefferson High serve?
Jefferson High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jefferson High?
Jefferson High has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson High rank in WI?
Jefferson High ranks #1,612 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Jefferson High's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Jefferson High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Jefferson High a charter school?
No, Jefferson High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson High a Title I school?
No, Jefferson High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson High?
33.1% of students at Jefferson 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
- 613
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (920) 675-1100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53549)
- 9,901
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 53549; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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