Enrollment
430
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261980005636
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 23
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson High School
Jefferson High School is a mid-sized high school in Newport, Michigan, enrolling 430 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 430 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 726 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #393.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Jefferson Schools (Monroe) also operates North Elementary School (366 students) and Jefferson Middle School (304 students) alongside Jefferson High School.
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 High School compares
Jefferson High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,712
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Schools (Monroe), which includes Jefferson High School.
$12,712
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 27.4%
Federal 11.3%
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 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
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~430 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 23/100 (lower 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 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. See all public schools in Newport on the city page.
Is Jefferson High School a good school?
Jefferson High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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