- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jefferson, OH
Jefferson Area Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Area Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390458702372
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Area Sr High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Area Sr High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Area Sr High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Jefferson, OH.
School address
District: Jefferson Area Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390458702372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Jefferson Area Sr High School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 390458702372 · Jefferson, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 23.7:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Elementary (654 students)
Jefferson Area Sr High School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Area Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elementary
654 students
- This school
Jefferson Area Sr High School
427 students
- Rock Creek Ele
Rock Creek Elementary School
313 students
- Jefferson Area
Jefferson Area Junior High School
285 students
- Jefferson Area 6
Jefferson Area Local Schools Online
6 students
What this shows Jefferson Area Sr High School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Area Sr High School compares
Jefferson Area Sr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 13% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Ohio - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Jefferson Area Sr High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Jefferson Area Local reports $11,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Area Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Area Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Area Local Schools Online | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Area Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~427 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Area Sr High School
How many students attend Jefferson Area Sr High School?
Jefferson Area Sr High School has 427 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jefferson, OH. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Area Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Area Sr High School is 23.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Area Sr High School?
27.6% of students at Jefferson Area Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Area Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Area Sr High School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Jefferson, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Area Sr High School?
Jefferson Area Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Area Sr High School rank among public schools in Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Area Sr High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Jefferson, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jefferson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Area Local?
Besides Jefferson Area Sr High School, Jefferson Area Local also operates Jefferson Elementary (654 students), Rock Creek Elementary School (313 students), and Jefferson Area Junior High School (285 students). See the Jefferson Area Local district page for the complete list.