Serving 1,394 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,394 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50% in WV)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Jefferson High School ranks within the top 30% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson High School is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Jefferson High School is ranked #175 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Jefferson High School often compared to?
Jefferson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson High School?
The graduation rate of Jefferson High School is 86%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Jefferson High School?
1,394 students attend Jefferson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Jefferson High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson High School offer ?
Jefferson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,394 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
