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Jefferson High School

7 Blue Jay Way
Festus, MO 63028
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 323 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Jefferson High School's student population of 323 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar

School Rankings

Jefferson High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#99 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
60-64%
40%
65-69%
43%
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
94%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jefferson High School's ranking?
Jefferson High School is ranked #99 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Jefferson High School often compared to?
Jefferson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Festus Sr. High School, Desoto Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson High School?
The graduation rate of Jefferson High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Jefferson High School?
323 students attend Jefferson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Jefferson High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jefferson High School offer ?
Jefferson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson High School part of?
Jefferson High School is part of Jefferson County R-VII School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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