Enrollment
1,353
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jefferson City, MO
Jefferson City High
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson City High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291619000749
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson City High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Jefferson City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson City High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson City High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Jefferson City, MO.
School address
District: Jefferson City · Missouri
NCES ID 291619000749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson City High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson City High
Jefferson City High is a large high school in Jefferson City, Missouri, enrolling 1,353 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.2% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,353 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 66 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #44.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 220 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 327 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,353 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Jefferson City also operates Capital City High School (1,314 students) and Lewis and Clark Middle (966 students) alongside Jefferson City High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jefferson City High compares
Jefferson City High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 21% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,353 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,353
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in Missouri - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$11,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.2 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
211
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
African American 20.5%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Jefferson City High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson City, which includes Jefferson City High.
$11,977
Per student
-7%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.7%
State 19.0%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jefferson City High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis and Clark Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarence Lawson Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Trail Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson City High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,314
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,353 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson City High
How many students attend Jefferson City High?
Jefferson City High has 1,353 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jefferson City, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson City High is 13.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson City High?
36.2% of students at Jefferson City High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson City High?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson City High is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Jefferson City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson City High?
Jefferson City High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson City High rank among high schools in Jefferson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson City High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Jefferson City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jefferson City on the city page.
Is Jefferson City High a good school?
Jefferson City High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jefferson City?
Besides Jefferson City High, Jefferson City also operates Capital City High School (1,314 students), Lewis and Clark Middle (966 students), and Thomas Jefferson Middle (927 students). See the Jefferson City district page for the complete list.
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