Enrollment
1,431
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540057000344
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson High School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson High School
Jefferson High School is a large high school in Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia, enrolling 1,431 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.6:1 is larger than about 89% of West Virginia schools and 27% above the 13.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in West Virginia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,431 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 643 West Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Jefferson County Schools also operates Washington High School (1,458 students) and Charles Town Middle School (603 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County Schools, which includes Jefferson High School.
$12,888
Per student
-13%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 44.5%
Federal 13.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,431 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson High School
How many students attend Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has 1,431 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shenandoah Junction, WV.
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 40/100 (typical 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 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. See all public schools in Shenandoah Junction on the city page.
Is Jefferson High School a good school?
Jefferson High School earns 40/100 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. 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 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.
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