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#380 of 635 schools in WV
Jefferson High School
High School · Jefferson County Schools · Shenandoah Junction, WV
A Jefferson County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
4141 Flowing Springs Rd, Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 66% proficient (2022)
- 84.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jefferson High School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 25 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average333/100K
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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
$120,217
Median home value
$352,900
Median rent
$1,155/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
89.6%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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1 in JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,384 | 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 County Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #12 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson High School is listed in JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson High School
Jefferson High School is a public high school in Shenandoah Junction, WV, part of Jefferson County Schools, serving approximately 1,394 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #380 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 1,394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson High School rank in WV?
Jefferson High School ranks #380 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Jefferson High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (304) 725-8491
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.0%
- Area population (ZIP 25442)
- 2,918
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 25442; 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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