- Enrollment
- 1,314
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291619000749
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
Jefferson City High grew from 1,296 students in 2022-23 to 1,373 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 101.8 → 100.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+77 students YoY 291619000749 · Jefferson City, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,353 enr · 13.4:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Capital City High School (1,314 students)
Jefferson City High grew from 1,296 students in 2022-23 to 1,373 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 101.8 → 100.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Jefferson City High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jefferson City High
1,353 students
- Capital City H
Capital City High School
1,314 students
- Lewis and Clar
Lewis and Clark Middle
966 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle
927 students
- Clarence Lawso 440
Clarence Lawson Elem.
440 students
- Pioneer Trail 396
Pioneer Trail Elementary
396 students
What this shows Jefferson City High reports 1,353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson City High compares
Jefferson City High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,522
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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.
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
District finance for Jefferson City reports $12,522 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,353 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,296 (2022-23) → 1,373 (2023-24), up 77.
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 39/100 (typical 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 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.
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.