Serving 589 students in grades 9-12, South Jefferson High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 589 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
South Jefferson High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Jefferson High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
South Jefferson High School is ranked #334 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are South Jefferson High School often compared to?
South Jefferson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sackets Harbor Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Jefferson High School?
The graduation rate of South Jefferson High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Jefferson High School?
589 students attend South Jefferson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Jefferson High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Jefferson High School?
South Jefferson High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Jefferson High School offer ?
South Jefferson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Jefferson High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 589 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
