Summary:
The 97352 zip code is home to a single public high school, Jefferson High School, which serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Jefferson School District 14J. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with a 3-star rating in 2023-2024 and a 2-star rating in 2024-2025, ranking it between 92nd and 186th out of Oregon's high schools.
Jefferson High School has a 4-year graduation rate of 81.8%, slightly below the state average, and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3%. Academically, the school's performance on OSAS tests is generally below the state average, particularly in mathematics, where only 8.7% of students were proficient in 2024-2025 compared to the state average of 20.3%. The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 62.03% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the higher spending per student at $23,461, which is significantly more than the state average, the school's overall performance and ranking within the state suggest that there may be room for improvement in terms of educational outcomes. The high chronic absenteeism rate and below-average academic performance in core subjects indicate that the school may need to implement strategies to support student engagement and academic achievement.
Thank you for your feedback!