- Enrollment
- 1,954
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sioux Falls, SD
Jefferson High School - 67
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson High School - 67, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 466627001412
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson High School - 67 earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Sioux Falls · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson High School - 67 has class sizes larger than 88% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson High School - 67 ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Sioux Falls, SD.
School address
District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466627001412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+91 students YoY
Jefferson High School - 67 grew from 1,749 students in 2022-23 to 1,840 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 106.6 → 110.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+91 students YoY 466627001412 · Sioux Falls, SD High · MID · TRAD
1,888 enr · 17.8:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students)
Jefferson High School - 67 grew from 1,749 students in 2022-23 to 1,840 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 106.6 → 110.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Jefferson High School - 67 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School - 02
1,954 students
- This school
Jefferson High School - 67
1,888 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School - 01
1,819 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School - 03
1,785 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle School - 04
1,133 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle School - 06
937 students
What this shows Jefferson High School - 67 reports 1,888 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson High School - 67 compares
Jefferson High School - 67 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 8% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,888 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,888
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 88% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$11,456
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 201 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Jefferson High School - 67 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sioux Falls School District 49-5 reports $11,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson High School - 67 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School - 02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - 03 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School - 04 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School - 06 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson High School - 67's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Sioux Falls
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lincoln High School - 02
Standard public school
1,954 students 17:1 students per teacher
Washington High School - 01
Standard public school
1,819 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt High School - 03
Standard public school
1,785 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Community Campus - 41
Special-education school
77 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,888 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson High School - 67
How many students attend Jefferson High School - 67?
Jefferson High School - 67 has 1,888 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sioux Falls, SD. CCD year-over-year: 1,749 (2022-23) → 1,840 (2023-24), up 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School - 67?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School - 67 is 17.8:1, which is 31% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson High School - 67?
26.6% of students at Jefferson High School - 67 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson High School - 67?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson High School - 67 is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Sioux Falls, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson High School - 67?
Jefferson High School - 67 has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 High School - 67 rank among high schools in Sioux Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson High School - 67 ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Sioux Falls, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sioux Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Sioux Falls School District 49-5?
Besides Jefferson High School - 67, Sioux Falls School District 49-5 also operates Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students), Washington High School - 01 (1,819 students), and Roosevelt High School - 03 (1,785 students). See the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 district page for the complete list.