Enrollment
2,173
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 173451003585
Jefferson High School — Rockford, IL
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 21/100.
School address
District: Rockford Sd 205 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
Jefferson High School reports 2,173 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 92.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 58% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 4 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 362 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rockford Sd 205 spends $19,455 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.0% from local sources (property taxes), 49.1% from the state, and 13.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of F (21/100), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jefferson High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 2,173 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 2,173
Teachers (FTE) 92.0
Students per teacher 23:1 +58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173451003585
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.5%
African American 19.7%
White 17.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 4
Counselors (FTE) 6.0
Students per counselor 362:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 20
Out-of-school suspensions 20
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockford Sd 205, which includes Jefferson High School.
$19,455
Per student
-3%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 49.1%
Federal 13.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
Similar high schools in Rockford
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Guilford High School
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2,216 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Auburn High School
Standard public school
1,957 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Rockford East High School
Standard public school
1,719 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Center
Standard public school
60 students 1.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson High School
How many students attend Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has 2,173 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rockford, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School is 23:1, which is 58% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson High School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson High School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Rockford, IL.
What is the quality grade for Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School receives a Resource Quality Grade of F (21/100) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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