West Jefferson High School

West Jefferson High School is a public high school located in Terreton, Idaho, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 207 students. The school is part of the West Jefferson School District, which is ranked 84 out of 96 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the years, West Jefferson High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 32nd out of 128 schools in 2008-2009 (4-star rating) to 73rd out of 112 schools in the most recent school year (2-star rating). The school's four-year graduation rates have been relatively stable, ranging from 79.5% to 88.0%, but still lower than the state average of around 90%. Chronic absenteeism rates at the school have been quite variable, ranging from 7.1% to 17.1%, generally higher than the state average of 10-15%.

Academically, West Jefferson High School has faced challenges, with proficiency rates in ISAT/Science (30.5%) and ISAT/English Language Arts (59.3%) lower than the state averages of 39.4% and 60%, respectively. The school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 28.19% to 41.54% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 12.2 to 13.1, this advantage does not seem to be translating into consistently strong academic outcomes.