Jefferson High School

Public 9-12

5210 N Kerby Ave
Portland, OR 97217-2699

(503) 916-5180

District: Portland School District 1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
227^th of 258 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $32,751

Feeder schools for Jefferson High School:

Elementary:	Beach Elementary School
	Boise-Eliot Elementary School
	Chief Joseph Elementary School
	Dr. Martin Luther King Junior School
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	Faubion Elementary School
	Irvington Elementary School
	Peninsula Elementary School
	Sabin Elementary School
	Vernon Elementary School
	Woodlawn Elementary School
Middle:	Harriet Tubman Middle School
	Ockley Green Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 593

Racial breakdown:

African American:

39.0%

White:

23.3%

Hispanic:

20.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jefferson High School ranks worse than 88% of high schools in Oregon. It also ranks last among 9 ranked high schools in the Portland School District 1J. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.47. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Jefferson High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39%), White (23.3%), Hispanic (20.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson High School is 14.3, which is the 2^nd best among 9 high schools in the Portland School District 1J. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson High School is $32,751, which is the 2^nd highest among 9 high schools in the Portland School District 1J.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jefferson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson High School 227^th of 258 Oregon public high schools. (See Jefferson High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

Portland School District 1J:

SchoolDigger ranks Portland School District 1J 18^th of 206 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jefferson High School

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2009	5.66	244^th	263	7.2%
2010	12.84	254^th	285	10.9%
2011	12.02	268^th	299	10.4%
2012	18.89	266^th	308	13.6%
2013	7.73	279^th	303	7.9%
2014	17.99	260^th	301	13.6%
2015	18.15	256^th	292	12.3%
2016	3.86	286^th	292	2.1%
2017	11.18	255^th	283	9.9%
2018	10.32	255^th	283	9.9%
2019	21.78	232^nd	266	12.8%
2023	17.47	227^th	258	12.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	18.67	88^th	98	10.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	10.52	132^nd	132	0.0%
2019	74.92	10^th	98	89.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	6.14	244^th	254	3.9%
2019	12.38	214^th	229	6.6%
2023	24.46	180^th	224	19.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	11.82	228^th	251	9.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	8.85	42^nd	43	2.3%
2019	7.41	45^th	46	2.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	7.66	237^th	250	5.2%
2023	33.75	146^th	214	31.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	9.62	31^st	31	0.0%
2019	9.72	15^th	15	0.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	11.69	153^rd	156	1.9%
2019	24.33	122^nd	144	15.3%

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Rank History for White students at Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	59.42	111^th	266	58.3%
2019	62.98	78^th	245	68.2%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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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
2007	73	386	19	75	10	n/a	n/a	3	566
2008	122	445	29	81	16	n/a	n/a	14	707
2009	119	360	41	80	4	n/a	n/a	27	631
2010	120	322	40	95	5	n/a	n/a	29	611
2011	143	332	17	77	7	18	27	0	621
2012	139	289	20	82	8	15	30	0	583
2013	75	262	6	53	1	16	28	0	441
2014	85	290	7	64	6	19	38	0	509
2015	93	280	4	62	5	17	31	0	492
2016	105	281	5	70	4	14	43	0	522
2017	150	264	8	89	5	15	58	0	589
2018	189	271	13	114	5	13	71	0	676
2019	199	222	12	123	5	11	80	1	653
2020	202	204	9	125	3	9	85	2	639
2021	177	204	9	135	2	6	81	6	620
2022	138	231	7	123	1	4	80	9	593

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
2007	566	54.3	10.4	72.8
2008	707	55.1	12.8	74
2009	631	48.4	13.0	70.4
2010	611	43.2	14.1	59.8
2011	621	44.0	14.0	70.7
2012	583	40.2	14.4	76
2013	441	29.9	14.7	76.2
2014	509	28.8	17.6	74.1
2015	492	42.0	11.7	68.1
2016	522	35.0	14.9	68.2
2017	589	38.9	15.1	68.1
2018	676	40.1	16.8	63.2
2019	653	48.6	13.4	57.3
2020	639	44.4	14.3	48
2021	620	43.7	14.1	n/a
2022	593	41.4	14.3	n/a

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
2007	566	54.3	10.4	72.8
2008	707	55.1	12.8	74
2009	631	48.4	13.0	70.4
2010	611	43.2	14.1	59.8
2011	621	44.0	14.0	70.7
2012	583	40.2	14.4	76
2013	441	29.9	14.7	76.2
2014	509	28.8	17.6	74.1
2015	492	42.0	11.7	68.1
2016	522	35.0	14.9	68.2
2017	589	38.9	15.1	68.1
2018	676	40.1	16.8	63.2
2019	653	48.6	13.4	57.3
2020	639	44.4	14.3	48
2021	620	43.7	14.1	n/a
2022	593	41.4	14.3	n/a

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$18,458
2020	n/a	n/a	$20,205
2021	n/a	n/a	$24,636
2022	$1,521 (4.6%)	$31,230 (95.4%)	$32,751

Data source: Oregon 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 232^nd of 266 High schools	Ranks 227^th of 258 High schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson High School)	42.5	18.2	24.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)	61.6	49.8	11.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	66.5	46.2	20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson High School)	23.4	14.3	9.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)	30.6	27.3	3.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	32.1	20.4	11.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Pandemic (2020-2021)	Change (%)
Total Students	653	620	5.1%
African American	222	204	8.1%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	12	9	25%
Hispanic	123	135	9.8%
Pacific Islander	11	6	45.5%
White	199	177	11.1%
Two or More Races	80	81	1.3%

Schools Near Jefferson High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				OSAS English Language Arts (2023)	OSAS Mathematics (2023)	OSAS Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 11th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 11th Grade	OSAS Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	5210 N Kerby Ave	Portland	97217	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-5180	593	41	14.3		138 (23.3%)	231 (39.0%)	123 (20.7%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	80 (13.5%)	17.5	227^th of 258 public high schools	12.0%					(n/a)	18.2	14.3		$32,751	$1,521	$31,230
Alliance High School	Public	9-12	4039 NE Alberta Ct	Portland	97211	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-5747	167	24	6.8		83 (49.7%)	17 (10.2%)	41 (24.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (12.0%)								(n/a)				$50,486	$3,199	$47,287
Grant High School	Public	9-12	2245 NE 36th Ave	Portland	97212	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-5160	2,124	94	22.7		1,471 (69.3%)	118 (5.6%)	156 (7.3%)	60 (2.8%)	7 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	278 (13.1%)	75.6	51^st of 258 public high schools	80.2%		95.5	11^th of 241 public high schools	95.4%	40	58.2	37.7	41.4	$27,217	$1,313	$25,904
Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	1750 SW Salmon St.	Portland	97205	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-5200	1,461	73	20.0		942 (64.5%)	26 (1.8%)	173 (11.8%)	137 (9.4%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	161 (11.0%)	90.7	16^th of 258 public high schools	93.8%		83.4	31^st of 241 public high schools	87.1%	15	67.6	38.6	63.5	$29,830	$1,336	$28,494
Roosevelt High School	Public	9-12	6941 N Central St	Portland	97203	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-5260	1,376	90	15.2		427 (31.0%)	192 (14.0%)	520 (37.8%)	49 (3.6%)	13 (0.9%)	32 (2.3%)	128 (9.3%)	19.1	220^th of 258 public high schools	14.7%		17.5	213^th of 241 public high schools	11.6%	7	30.6	11.5	20.0	$29,523	$1,401	$28,122
Hassolo School	Public	6-12	1401 NE 68th Ave	Portland	97213	Multnomah County	Multnomah Education Service District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 257-1645	8	0			3 (37.5%)	1 (12.5%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (25.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Cleveland High School	Public	9-12	3400 SE 26th Ave	Portland	97202	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-5120	1,625	81	20.1		1,062 (65.4%)	42 (2.6%)	150 (9.2%)	138 (8.5%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.4%)	198 (12.2%)	88	25^th of 258 public high schools	90.3%		88.5	20^th of 241 public high schools	91.7%	5	65.8	44.4	50.6	$28,131	$1,347	$26,784
Helensview High School	Public	6-12	8678 NE Sumner St	Portland	97220	Multnomah County	Multnomah Education Service District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 262-4150	118	11	11.0		33 (28.0%)	37 (31.4%)	33 (28.0%)	2 (1.7%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	11 (9.3%)								(n/a)
Franklin High School	Public	9-12	5405 SE Woodward St	Portland	97206	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-5140	2,009	107	18.7		1,052 (52.4%)	98 (4.9%)	382 (19.0%)	232 (11.5%)	7 (0.3%)	19 (0.9%)	189 (9.4%)	45.2	125^th of 258 public high schools	51.6%		46.6	120^th of 241 public high schools	50.2%	5	46.8	19.2	32.6	$28,684	$1,362	$27,322
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School	Public	9-12	1151 SW Vermont St	Portland	97219	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-5280	1,598	80	19.8		1,170 (73.2%)	69 (4.3%)	129 (8.1%)	41 (2.6%)	5 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	162 (10.1%)	48.7	114^th of 258 public high schools	55.8%		20.5	208^th of 241 public high schools	13.7%	94	41.2	29.4	31.0	$28,356	$1,323	$27,034

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson High School

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson High School?

Students at Jefferson High School are 39% African American, 23% White, 21% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 2% Not Specified, 1% Asian.

Is Jefferson High School a good school?

Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 12.0% of Oregon high schools.

How many students attend Jefferson High School?

In the 2021-22 school year, 593 students attended Jefferson High School.

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Portland School District 1J

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