High Schools in Jefferson County R-Vii


Summary:

The Jefferson County R-Vii school district in Missouri is home to one high school, Jefferson High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. This small, high-performing school has consistently maintained strong academic outcomes, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top quarter of Missouri high schools.

Jefferson High School stands out for its exceptional graduation rate, with 100% of students graduating within four years, significantly exceeding the state average. The school also demonstrates strong proficiency in key subjects, particularly in Algebra II and English II, where its students outperform their peers across the district and state. However, the school may benefit from targeted improvement efforts in Algebra I and Biology I, where its proficiency rates are lower than the district and state averages.

With a relatively small student population of 323 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.5 to 1, Jefferson High School is able to provide a personalized learning environment. Additionally, the school's lower-than-average rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests a relatively more affluent student population compared to other Missouri high schools. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 14.1% is an area for potential improvement, Jefferson High School's overall performance and academic achievements make it a standout institution within the Jefferson County R-Vii district.

District Detail

 1250 Dooling Hollow Rd
Festus, MO 63028-4276

 (636) 937-7940

SchoolDigger Rank:
58th of 367 Missouri districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,036

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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