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Jefferson High School

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Jefferson High School ranks 166 th of 855 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-12

166^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 855 Ohio High Schools

Better than 81% of Ohio high schools

Summary

Jefferson High School is a public high school located in Delphos, Ohio, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 266 students. The school is part of the Delphos City School District, which is ranked 219 out of 828 districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson High School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Ohio high schools, with a current ranking of 166 out of 855 schools. The school's performance on state assessments is notably strong, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages across multiple subjects, including American Government (90% vs. 72.6%), American History (87.7% vs. 71.2%), and Geometry (76.3% vs. 42.8%). Additionally, the school maintains a high four-year graduation rate of 97%, significantly above the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Jefferson High School outperforms many in academic metrics. For example, Shawnee High School has lower proficiency rates in subjects like American Government and Geometry, as well as a lower graduation rate. However, Kalida High School stands out with exceptional performance, ranking 46 out of 855 Ohio high schools and maintaining a 100% graduation rate. While Jefferson High School's per-student spending is lower than some nearby high-performing schools, its overall excellence in academics and student outcomes make it a standout institution in the region.

265

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,776

Per pupil spending ?

59.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

901 Wildcat Ln
Delphos, OH 45833-9238

(419) 695-1786

District: Delphos City

Feeder schools for Jefferson High School:

Elementary:	Franklin Elementary School
Middle:	Jefferson Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.7%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Two or more races:

3.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 59th percentile in 2015 → 81st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Ohio average (77% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Ohio high schools

✓97% graduate within 4 years

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg78%

Ohio avg62%

166^th of 855

Ohio public high schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 22 pts since 2015

From top 41% (2015) to top 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

219^th of 828Delphos City among Ohio districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	71.7	166 of 855	80.6%	★★★★☆
2024	76.7	112 of 864	87.0%	★★★★☆
2023	69.5	194 of 867	77.6%	★★★★☆
2022	70.4	176 of 836	78.9%	★★★★☆
2021	77.8	89 of 819	89.1%	★★★★☆
2019	55.0	408 of 836	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.1	308 of 800	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.6	269 of 773	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	53.9	399 of 784	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	60.8	321 of 778	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	53.9	486 of 769	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	61.8	365 of 767	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.8	360 of 832	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	75.6	118 of 818	85.6%	★★★★☆
2010	73.2	167 of 819	79.6%	★★★★☆
2009	73.5	148 of 791	81.3%	★★★★☆
2008	61.3	368 of 767	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	49.8	519 of 756	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	40.0	512 of 696	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	55.9	361 of 689	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2004	57.8	313 of 681	54.0%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2019	54.5	233 of 628	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	39.6	305 of 550	44.5%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	71.5	227 of 809	71.9%	★★★★☆
2024	83.2	88 of 798	89.0%	★★★★☆
2023	73.0	196 of 813	75.9%	★★★★☆
2022	72.5	186 of 794	76.6%	★★★★☆
2021	76.6	131 of 775	83.1%	★★★★☆
2019	61.9	347 of 781	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.3	263 of 751	65.0%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2018	73.8	42 of 538	92.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	77.8	100 of 815	87.7%	★★★★☆
2024	85.2	54 of 822	93.4%	★★★★★
2023	79.3	83 of 805	89.7%	★★★★☆
2022	77.4	101 of 773	86.9%	★★★★☆
2021	92.7	15 of 763	98.0%	★★★★★
2019	55.4	391 of 779	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.8	322 of 758	57.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	80.4	116 of 817	85.8%	★★★★☆
2024	75.5	164 of 816	79.9%	★★★★☆
2023	72.1	208 of 819	74.6%	★★★★☆
2022	73.7	177 of 808	78.1%	★★★★☆
2021	85.3	59 of 778	92.4%	★★★★★
2019	55.8	404 of 792	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.9	305 of 763	60.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	72.7	193 of 748	74.2%	★★★★☆
2024	79.2	117 of 754	84.5%	★★★★☆
2023	69.1	223 of 756	70.5%	★★★★☆
2022	71.2	193 of 749	74.2%	★★★★☆
2021	80.5	92 of 727	87.3%	★★★★☆
2019	56.4	356 of 739	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.8	290 of 718	59.6%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2018)92nd percentile+31 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)88th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2025)86th percentile+5 vs school

White (2025)74th percentile-6 vs school

Female (2025)72nd percentile-9 vs school

Disabled (2019)63rd percentile+12 vs school

By subject vs Ohio (2024-2025) ?

American Government90%+17 vs state

American History88%+16 vs state

Geometry76%+34 vs state

Biology76%+10 vs state

English II69%+9 vs state

Algebra I66%+6 vs state

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Schools Near Jefferson High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Ohio State Tests Science (2025)		Ohio State Tests American Government (2025)	Ohio State Tests American History (2025)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2025)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2025)				Ohio State Tests Biology (2025)	Ohio State Tests English II (2025)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2025)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Jefferson High School	Public	6-12	901 Wildcat Ln	Delphos	45833	Van Wert County	Delphos City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 695-1786	265	19	14.3	59.2%	235 (88.7%)	5 (1.9%)	17 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	71.7	166^th of 855 public high schools	80.6%		76.7	112^th of 864 public high schools	87.0%	54			90.0	87.7									75.8	69.2	76.3	65.8	$15,776
Fort Jennings High School	Public	6-12	#1 Musketeer Drive	Fort Jennings	45844	Putnam County	Jennings Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 286-2238	174	14	12.7		170 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	70.1	192^nd of 855 public high schools	77.5%		66.9	239^th of 864 public high schools	72.3%	47		73.5	69.6	97.0		62.5	85.7	79.4		62.5	92.9	70.6	88.2	88.2	52.9	67.7	$13,975
Ottoville High School	Public	7-12	650 W Third St	Ottoville	45876	Putnam County	Ottoville Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 453-3358	201	16	12.2	35.3%	197 (98.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	81.3	66^th of 855 public high schools	92.3%		81.9	62^nd of 864 public high schools	92.8%	4		86.1	84.4	92.1			81.3	88.2			84.4	83.3	92.1	89.5	78.9	77.1	$13,630
Lincolnview Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	15945 Middle Point Rd	Van Wert	45891	Van Wert County	Lincolnview Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 968-2214	343	25	13.6	84.5%	331 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	73.9	135^th of 855 public high schools	84.2%		74.2	146^th of 864 public high schools	83.1%	11		87.1	95.5	76.4			81.8	75.4			88.9	72.6	81.5	75.8	64.2	80.4	$17,248
Elida High School	Public	9-12	401 E North St	Elida	45807	Allen County	Elida Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 338-6890	546	34	16.0	47.6%	364 (66.7%)	80 (14.7%)	49 (9.0%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.2%)	66.9	235^th of 855 public high schools	72.5%		75.1	135^th of 864 public high schools	84.4%	100			85.3	78.2									75.2	69.3	62.1	71.2	$13,295
Spencerville High School	Public	9-12	2500 Wisher Dr	Spencerville	45887	Allen County	Spencerville Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 647-4111	335	17	19.7		303 (90.4%)	3 (0.9%)	16 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	7 (2.1%)	58.6	350^th of 855 public high schools	59.1%		66	252^nd of 864 public high schools	70.8%	98			78.4	78.8									66.7	66.7	54.5	62.3	$11,726
Vantage Career Center	Public	9-12	818 N Franklin St	Van Wert	45891	Van Wert County	Vantage Career Center	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 238-5411	489	85	5.7	43.8%	452 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.0%)								(n/a)
Kalida High School	Public	5-12	301 N Third St	Kalida	45853	Putnam County	Kalida Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 532-3529	393	24	16.1	9.7%	385 (98.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83.9	46^th of 855 public high schools	94.6%		88.4	14^th of 864 public high schools	98.4%	32	87.5	90.2	93.3	86.0	78.1	85.4	94.2	86.3	85.9	75.0	96.2	82.4	88.0	84.3	85.4	90.0	$10,508
Van Wert High School	Public	9-12	10708 State Route 118	Van Wert	45891	Van Wert County	Van Wert City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 238-3350	509	30	16.9	85.1%	442 (86.8%)	6 (1.2%)	36 (7.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (4.1%)	33.8	610^th of 855 public high schools	28.7%		45.5	500^th of 864 public high schools	42.1%	110			64.5	69.7									54.6	50.7	37.7	25.0	$12,521
Shawnee High School	Public	9-12	3333 Zurmehly Rd	Lima	45806	Allen County	Shawnee Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 998-8000	673	36	18.6	30.3%	552 (82.0%)	35 (5.2%)	29 (4.3%)	12 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (6.5%)	72.4	153^rd of 855 public high schools	82.1%		78.1	98^th of 864 public high schools	88.7%	55			89.1	88.2									76.4	77.3	56.6	75.4	$13,153

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson High School

What schools feed into Jefferson High School?

Jefferson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Franklin Elementary School
Middle : Jefferson Middle School

How many students attend Jefferson High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 265 students attended Jefferson High School.

What district is Jefferson High School in?

Delphos City

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson High School?

Students at Jefferson High School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Jefferson High School a good school?

Jefferson High School ranks 166^th of 855 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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