- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550705000778
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Jefferson High held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.3 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 550705000778 · Jefferson, WI High · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 13.1:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Middle (349 students)
Jefferson High held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.3 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Jefferson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jefferson High
603 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle
349 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary
283 students
- West Elementar 233
West Elementary
233 students
- Sullivan Eleme 144
Sullivan Elementary
144 students
What this shows Jefferson High reports 603 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson High compares
Jefferson High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,359
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Jefferson School District reports $15,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~603 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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 48/100 (typical 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 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.
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.