Enrollment
603
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jefferson, WI
Jefferson High
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550705000778
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Jefferson, WI.
School address
District: Jefferson School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550705000778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson High
Jefferson High is a large high school in Jefferson, Wisconsin, enrolling 603 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 603 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 402 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #136.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Jefferson School District also operates Jefferson Middle (349 students) and East Elementary (283 students) alongside Jefferson High.
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 compares
Jefferson High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$15,075
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 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 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Jefferson High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson School District, which includes Jefferson High.
$15,075
Per student
+1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 42.9%
Federal 9.9%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~603 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson High
How many students attend Jefferson High?
Jefferson High has 603 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jefferson, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson High?
27.0% of students at Jefferson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson High?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson High is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Jefferson, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson High?
Jefferson High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 rank among public schools in Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Jefferson, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jefferson on the city page.
Is Jefferson High a good school?
Jefferson High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 School District?
Besides Jefferson High, Jefferson School District also operates Jefferson Middle (349 students), East Elementary (283 students), and West Elementary (233 students). See the Jefferson School District district page for the complete list.
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