- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newport, MI
Jefferson High School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261980005636
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newport, MI.
School address
District: Jefferson Schools (Monroe) · Michigan
NCES ID 261980005636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Jefferson High School shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 261980005636 · Newport, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 20.5:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: North Elementary School (366 students)
Jefferson High School shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Jefferson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jefferson High School
430 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
366 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
304 students
- Sodt Elementar
Sodt Elementary School
236 students
What this shows Jefferson High School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson High School compares
Jefferson High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Michigan - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$13,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Jefferson High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Jefferson Schools (Monroe) reports $13,859 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sodt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson High School
How many students attend Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has 430 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newport, MI. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School is 20.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson High School?
42.4% of students at Jefferson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson High School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson High School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Newport, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newport, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jefferson Schools (Monroe)?
Besides Jefferson High School, Jefferson Schools (Monroe) also operates North Elementary School (366 students), Jefferson Middle School (304 students), and Sodt Elementary School (236 students). See the Jefferson Schools (Monroe) district page for the complete list.