麻豆果冻传媒

Jefferson High School

5210 N Kerby Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 606 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 606 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 85-89% (Top 30% in OR)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 1%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Jefferson High School's student population of 606 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
606 students
This chart displays total students of Jefferson High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Jefferson High School
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Jefferson High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jefferson High School by grade.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
≥50%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(18-19)
40-44%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
21-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jefferson High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Jefferson High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Jefferson High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jefferson High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
42%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jefferson High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
20%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jefferson High School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Jefferson High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jefferson High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Jefferson High School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Jefferson High School and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jefferson High School often compared to?
Jefferson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant High School, Roosevelt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson High School?
The graduation rate of Jefferson High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Jefferson High School?
606 students attend Jefferson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Jefferson High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
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?
Jefferson High School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Jefferson High School located?
Jefferson High School is located in the North Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 14 other public schools located in North Portland.

School Reviews

Review Jefferson High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

麻豆果冻传媒 Articles

Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 606 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 1%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Quick Links