Jefferson High School

Public 9-12

 4401 W Cypress St
       Tampa, FL  33607-4006


(813) 872-5241

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
428th of 792 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,829 Help


Feeder schools for Jefferson High School:

Elementary:    Dickenson Elementary School
    Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary School
    West Tampa Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.3 Help
Number of students:  1,322

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.4%
African American:
29.3%
White:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.3% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson High School ranks worse than 54% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 20th among 39 ranked high schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.42. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Jefferson High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.4%), African American (29.3%), White (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson High School is 20.3, which is the 19th best among 39 high schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson High School is $8,829, which is the 11th highest among 39 high schools in the Hillsborough School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Jefferson High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson High School 428th of 792 Florida public high schools. (See Jefferson High School in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 47th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.39 269th 484 44.4%
2005 51.81 251st 487 48.5%
2006 54.43 228th 477 52.2%
2007 50.63 290th 563 48.5%
2008 53.20 283rd 577 51.0%
2009 48.39 336th 587 42.8%
2010 46.12 378th 620 39.0%
2011 44.38 387th 622 37.8%
2012 33.23 380th 606 37.3%
2013 42.21 353rd 648 45.5%
2014 39.46 411th 687 40.2%
2016 38.23 395th 693 43.0%
2017 37.32 404th 714 43.4%
2018 37.71 396th 716 44.7%
2019 36.34 430th 734 41.4%
2021 36.41 405th 746 45.7%
2022 34.42 445th 774 42.5%
2023 36.42 428th 792 46.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Jefferson High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 730 348 38 323 3 n/a n/a 0 1442
1989 691 310 27 327 5 n/a n/a 0 1360
1990 626 261 38 332 1 n/a n/a 0 1258
1991 594 245 50 360 2 n/a n/a 0 1251
1992 555 242 43 366 2 n/a n/a 0 1208
1993 535 303 53 436 2 n/a n/a 0 1329
1994 557 329 45 443 2 n/a n/a 0 1376
1995 594 479 52 592 3 n/a n/a 0 1720
1996 594 479 52 592 3 n/a n/a 0 1720
1997 643 528 58 674 2 n/a n/a 0 1905
1998 458 408 35 618 1 n/a n/a 0 1520
1999 454 363 28 620 3 n/a n/a 0 1468
2000 456 377 29 667 3 n/a n/a 0 1532
2001 447 394 29 682 3 n/a n/a 0 1555
2002 326 569 18 759 0 n/a n/a 0 1672
2003 326 569 18 759 0 n/a n/a 0 1672
2004 376 563 27 824 3 n/a n/a 0 1793
2005 342 598 41 891 2 n/a n/a 0 1874
2006 343 632 35 866 6 n/a n/a 0 1882
2007 296 605 32 870 7 n/a n/a 61 1871
2008 259 658 28 894 6 n/a n/a 67 1912
2009 226 567 25 826 6 n/a n/a 76 1726
2010 186 618 27 775 5 n/a n/a 78 1689
2011 173 602 28 874 10 3 40 0 1730
2012 172 580 23 861 12 3 38 0 1689
2013 152 543 20 857 8 4 39 0 1623
2014 143 470 17 862 8 3 41 0 1544
2015 152 434 19 860 6 1 46 0 1518
2016 144 474 25 969 8 1 47 0 1668
2017 165 506 23 989 4 1 47 0 1735
2018 177 534 19 1037 5 3 43 0 1818
2019 141 561 15 1012 3 5 38 0 1775
2020 133 545 17 937 2 7 40 0 1681
2021 125 543 15 871 2 7 42 0 1605
2022 123 448 14 771 2 4 35 0 1397
2023 111 388 14 772 2 2 33 0 1322

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jefferson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1442 99.0 14.5 31.2
1989 1360 91.0 14.9 29.4
1990 1258 89.0 14.1 31.7
1991 1251 89.0 14.0 34.4
1992 1208 88.0 13.7 36
1993 1329 79.0 16.8 35.7
1994 1376 89.0 15.5 40.9
1995 1720 103.0 16.7 38.8
1996 1720 103.0 16.7 38.8
1997 1905 106.0 18.0 40.1
1998 1520 86.0 17.7 40.7
1999 1468 87.0 16.9 46.3
2000 1532 94.0 16.3 48.3
2001 1555 97.0 16.0 46.9
2002 1672 112.0 14.9 53.6
2003 1672 112.0 14.9 53.6
2004 1793 121.0 14.8 52.9
2005 1874 124.0 15.1 56.7
2006 1882 50.0 37.6 55.5
2007 1871 79.0 23.7 59.8
2008 1912 105.5 18.1 59.2
2009 1726 109.0 16.7 65.9
2010 1689 99.0 17.0 67.2
2011 1730 97.4 17.7 67.9
2012 1689 97.0 17.4 68.4
2013 1623 99.0 16.3 72
2014 1544 98.0 15.7 73.2
2015 1518 97.0 15.6 76.1
2016 1668 93.0 17.9 76.1
2017 1735 101.0 17.1 75.6
2018 1818 101.0 18.0 77.2
2019 1775 91.0 19.5 76.4
2020 1681 93.0 18.0 76.5
2021 1605 87.5 18.3 81.5
2022 1397 74.0 18.8 73.9
2023 1322 65.0 20.3 66.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jefferson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1442 99.0 14.5 31.2
1989 1360 91.0 14.9 29.4
1990 1258 89.0 14.1 31.7
1991 1251 89.0 14.0 34.4
1992 1208 88.0 13.7 36
1993 1329 79.0 16.8 35.7
1994 1376 89.0 15.5 40.9
1995 1720 103.0 16.7 38.8
1996 1720 103.0 16.7 38.8
1997 1905 106.0 18.0 40.1
1998 1520 86.0 17.7 40.7
1999 1468 87.0 16.9 46.3
2000 1532 94.0 16.3 48.3
2001 1555 97.0 16.0 46.9
2002 1672 112.0 14.9 53.6
2003 1672 112.0 14.9 53.6
2004 1793 121.0 14.8 52.9
2005 1874 124.0 15.1 56.7
2006 1882 50.0 37.6 55.5
2007 1871 79.0 23.7 59.8
2008 1912 105.5 18.1 59.2
2009 1726 109.0 16.7 65.9
2010 1689 99.0 17.0 67.2
2011 1730 97.4 17.7 67.9
2012 1689 97.0 17.4 68.4
2013 1623 99.0 16.3 72
2014 1544 98.0 15.7 73.2
2015 1518 97.0 15.6 76.1
2016 1668 93.0 17.9 76.1
2017 1735 101.0 17.1 75.6
2018 1818 101.0 18.0 77.2
2019 1775 91.0 19.5 76.4
2020 1681 93.0 18.0 76.5
2021 1605 87.5 18.3 81.5
2022 1397 74.0 18.8 73.9
2023 1322 65.0 20.3 66.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $770 (10.3%) $6,719 (89.7%) $7,489
2019 $626 (8.2%) $7,014 (91.8%) $7,640
2020 $739 (8.8%) $7,622 (91.2%) $8,362
2021 $1,367 (15.8%) $7,258 (84.2%) $8,625
2022 $1,286 (14.6%) $7,542 (85.4%) $8,829

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 430th of 734 High schoolsRanks 428th of 792 High schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson High School)4736
 11%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5550
 5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson High School)4138
 3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5349
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Jefferson High School)6159
 2%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Hillsborough)6762
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Jefferson High School)6864
 4%
   End of Course US History (Hillsborough)7365
 8%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Jefferson High School)2333
 10%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)6360
 3%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Jefferson High School)4543
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Hillsborough)5753
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17751322
 25.5%
African American561388
 30.8%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian1514
 6.7%
Hispanic1012772
 23.7%
Pacific Islander52
 60%
White141111
 21.3%
Two or More Races3833
 13.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.4%66.3%
 10.1%


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Students at Jefferson High School are 58% Hispanic, 29% African American, 8% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,322 students attended Jefferson High School.

Jefferson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dickenson Elementary School
Elementary : Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary School
Elementary : West Tampa Elementary School

Jefferson High School ranks 428th of 792 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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