- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shenandoah Junction, WV
Jefferson High School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540057000344
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of West Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in West Virginia.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Shenandoah Junction · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 1,431
- students enrolled
Jefferson High School has class sizes larger than 89% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Shenandoah Junction, WV.
School address
District: Jefferson County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540057000344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Jefferson High School held near 1,394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 86.5 → 92.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-50 students YoY 540057000344 · Shenandoah Junction, WV High · MID · TRAD
1,431 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (1,458 students)
Jefferson High School held near 1,394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount). Teacher FTE added 86.5 → 92.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Jefferson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
1,458 students
- This school
Jefferson High School
1,431 students
- Charles Town M
Charles Town Middle School
603 students
- Harpers Ferry 550
Harpers Ferry Middle School
550 students
- T a Lowery Ele 531
T a Lowery Elementary School
531 students
- South Jefferso 453
South Jefferson Elementary School
453 students
What this shows Jefferson High School reports 1,431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson High School compares
Jefferson High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,431 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,431
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$14,424
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 6.1%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Jefferson High School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
District finance for Jefferson County Schools reports $14,424 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Town Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harpers Ferry Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| T a Lowery Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,431 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson High School
How many students attend Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has 1,431 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shenandoah Junction, WV. CCD year-over-year: 1,444 (2022-23) → 1,394 (2023-24), nearly flat (-50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School is 16.6:1, which is 27% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson High School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson High School is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Shenandoah Junction, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Shenandoah Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Shenandoah Junction, WV. 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 County Schools?
Besides Jefferson High School, Jefferson County Schools also operates Washington High School (1,458 students), Charles Town Middle School (603 students), and Harpers Ferry Middle School (550 students). See the Jefferson County Schools district page for the complete list.