Jefferson High School

Public, Charter 9-12

 723 Donaldson Ave
       San Antonio, TX  78201-4897


(210) 438-6570

District: San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1550th of 1,961 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,819 Help


Feeder schools for Jefferson High School:

Elementary:    Arnold Elementary
    Baskin Elementary
    Fenwick Academy
    Huppertz Elementary
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Middle:    Longfellow Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  1,686

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.4%
White:
1.6%
African American:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.7% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson High School ranks worse than 79% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 8th among 17 ranked high schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.63. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Jefferson High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Jefferson High School has the largest high school student body size in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.4%), White (1.6%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson High School is 14.3. 8 high schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson High School is $11,819. 9 high schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jefferson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson High School 1550th of 1961 Texas public high schools. (See Jefferson High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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San Antonio Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) 807th of 968 Texas 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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.35 1036th 1427 27.4%
2005 43.83 991st 1429 30.7%
2006 42.44 1011th 1430 29.3%
2007 43.63 1035th 1497 30.9%
2008 38.02 1145th 1510 24.2%
2009 36.67 1221st 1539 20.7%
2010 39.65 1244th 1568 20.7%
2011 49.41 1106th 1672 33.9%
2012 29.12 1290th 1603 19.5%
2013 17.23 1458th 1652 11.7%
2014 32.52 1292nd 1734 25.5%
2015 35.23 1276th 1743 26.8%
2016 34.33 1293rd 1762 26.6%
2017 16.66 1501st 1777 15.5%
2018 14.31 1547th 1797 13.9%
2019 20.18 1533rd 1857 17.4%
2021 20.66 1512th 1861 18.8%
2022 23.62 1472nd 1876 21.5%
2023 22.63 1550th 1961 21.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.12 296th 677 56.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.50 847th 1113 23.9%
2019 24.65 925th 1136 18.6%
2021 26.81 925th 1195 22.6%
2022 24.77 987th 1278 22.8%
2023 24.51 1051st 1371 23.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.21 1125th 1347 16.5%
2019 34.26 902nd 1357 33.5%
2021 27.61 1107th 1382 19.9%
2022 33.87 952nd 1418 32.9%
2023 35.51 925th 1478 37.4%
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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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.20 1592nd 1794 11.3%
2019 24.23 1510th 1818 16.9%
2021 24.89 1461st 1848 20.9%
2022 27.31 1398th 1847 24.3%
2023 25.63 1465th 1897 22.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.33 1617th 1781 9.2%
2019 17.68 1549th 1798 13.8%
2021 17.76 1525th 1815 16.0%
2022 21.61 1485th 1841 19.3%
2023 18.69 1564th 1891 17.3%
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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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.33 1115th 1137 1.9%
2019 30.65 983rd 1145 14.1%
2021 18.26 1050th 1177 10.8%
2022 16.92 1059th 1172 9.6%
2023 31.41 975th 1182 17.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.96 1519th 1784 14.9%
2019 30.93 1340th 1810 26.0%
2021 21.50 1548th 1829 15.4%
2022 27.67 1374th 1837 25.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.53 1596th 1803 11.5%
2019 20.07 1540th 1824 15.6%
2021 21.50 1468th 1840 20.2%
2022 23.37 1426th 1853 23.0%
2023 24.17 1461st 1913 23.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.03 837th 1013 17.4%
2019 24.13 794th 1024 22.5%
2022 15.70 907th 1031 12.0%
2023 16.02 930th 1069 13.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.31 1486th 1691 12.1%
2019 22.59 1432nd 1714 16.5%
2021 24.70 1360th 1743 22.0%
2022 27.94 1297th 1762 26.4%
2023 26.71 1371st 1820 24.7%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.50 1301st 1539 15.5%
2019 38.78 1009th 1526 33.9%
2021 6.46 1424th 1510 5.7%
2022 13.69 1374th 1525 9.9%
2023 11.79 1413th 1576 10.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)
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by a student
Friday, January 24, 2020

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by a citizen
Monday, June 10, 2019

Open Quote Gorgeous school, horrible students. The absolute bottom of the barrel of San Antonio. I hope they close this school and make it private school for kids that want to do more than lay on the couch all day skipping school Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Open Quote The best all around comprehensive high school with great traditions and academic focus...my children all recently graduated and attended great colleges. Close Quote



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
1988 218 80 22 2084 1 n/a n/a 0 2405
1989 183 64 21 2020 2 n/a n/a 0 2290
1990 169 57 13 1968 0 n/a n/a 0 2207
1991 164 46 12 1888 1 n/a n/a 0 2111
1992 141 43 20 1839 0 n/a n/a 0 2043
1993 146 50 12 1790 2 n/a n/a 0 2000
1994 142 56 13 1796 1 n/a n/a 0 2008
1995 152 44 11 1804 0 n/a n/a 0 2011
1996 152 44 11 1804 0 n/a n/a 0 2011
1997 146 57 15 1920 0 n/a n/a 0 2138
1998 147 48 13 1835 0 n/a n/a 0 2043
1999 124 52 12 1714 2 n/a n/a 0 1904
2000 111 50 13 1622 1 n/a n/a 0 1797
2001 87 50 8 1693 1 n/a n/a 0 1839
2002 94 59 6 1691 4 n/a n/a 0 1854
2003 94 59 6 1691 4 n/a n/a 0 1854
2004 89 51 5 1771 1 n/a n/a 0 1917
2005 87 49 7 1758 1 n/a n/a 0 1902
2006 102 66 9 1689 3 n/a n/a 0 1869
2007 96 48 6 1714 5 n/a n/a 0 1869
2008 93 41 10 1764 4 n/a n/a 0 1912
2009 93 45 10 1793 2 n/a n/a 0 1943
2010 90 47 8 1857 3 n/a n/a 0 2005
2011 47 40 4 1839 3 0 2 0 1935
2012 43 40 5 1741 3 0 1 0 1833
2013 38 38 4 1745 2 0 2 0 1829
2014 35 41 5 1671 0 0 4 0 1756
2015 37 34 7 1583 0 1 2 0 1664
2016 43 42 3 1656 0 0 1 0 1745
2017 35 37 5 1661 2 0 2 0 1742
2018 46 36 3 1651 2 0 2 0 1740
2019 35 26 1 1554 2 0 4 0 1622
2020 36 17 2 1587 1 0 4 0 1647
2021 33 16 2 1557 1 0 7 0 1616
2022 35 19 2 1580 2 0 6 0 1644
2023 27 23 3 1625 2 0 6 0 1686

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
1988 2405 110.0 21.8 n/a
1989 2290 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2207 106.0 20.8 n/a
1991 2111 105.6 19.9 n/a
1992 2043 97.0 21.0 33
1993 2000 103.0 19.4 44.7
1994 2008 105.0 19.1 51.5
1995 2011 106.8 18.8 53.9
1996 2011 106.8 18.8 53.9
1997 2138 108.5 19.7 65.3
1998 2043 111.9 18.3 60.4
1999 1904 109.3 17.4 74.5
2000 1797 109.4 16.4 78
2001 1839 107.2 17.2 86.2
2002 1854 116.4 15.9 57.9
2003 1854 116.4 15.9 57.9
2004 1917 115.2 16.6 49.6
2005 1902 115.5 16.5 48.6
2006 1869 114.5 16.3 47.3
2007 1869 116.4 16.1 42.1
2008 1912 116.8 16.4 63.5
2009 1943 114.1 17.0 56.2
2010 2005 119.9 16.7 57.1
2011 1935 120.0 16.1 49.7
2012 1833 118.5 15.4 42.2
2013 1829 113.2 16.1 86.6
2014 1756 110.8 15.8 87.2
2015 1664 104.0 16.0 87.3
2016 1745 105.0 16.6 89.2
2017 1742 100.9 17.2 86.1
2018 1740 105.4 16.4 85.5
2019 1622 108.7 14.9 82.8
2020 1647 110.0 14.9 84.9
2021 1616 113.1 14.2 86.1
2022 1644 115.7 14.2 86.6
2023 1686 117.1 14.3 86.7

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
1988 2405 110.0 21.8 n/a
1989 2290 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2207 106.0 20.8 n/a
1991 2111 105.6 19.9 n/a
1992 2043 97.0 21.0 33
1993 2000 103.0 19.4 44.7
1994 2008 105.0 19.1 51.5
1995 2011 106.8 18.8 53.9
1996 2011 106.8 18.8 53.9
1997 2138 108.5 19.7 65.3
1998 2043 111.9 18.3 60.4
1999 1904 109.3 17.4 74.5
2000 1797 109.4 16.4 78
2001 1839 107.2 17.2 86.2
2002 1854 116.4 15.9 57.9
2003 1854 116.4 15.9 57.9
2004 1917 115.2 16.6 49.6
2005 1902 115.5 16.5 48.6
2006 1869 114.5 16.3 47.3
2007 1869 116.4 16.1 42.1
2008 1912 116.8 16.4 63.5
2009 1943 114.1 17.0 56.2
2010 2005 119.9 16.7 57.1
2011 1935 120.0 16.1 49.7
2012 1833 118.5 15.4 42.2
2013 1829 113.2 16.1 86.6
2014 1756 110.8 15.8 87.2
2015 1664 104.0 16.0 87.3
2016 1745 105.0 16.6 89.2
2017 1742 100.9 17.2 86.1
2018 1740 105.4 16.4 85.5
2019 1622 108.7 14.9 82.8
2020 1647 110.0 14.9 84.9
2021 1616 113.1 14.2 86.1
2022 1644 115.7 14.2 86.6
2023 1686 117.1 14.3 86.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,765 (15.6%) $9,586 (84.5%) $11,350
2020 $2,435 (20.3%) $9,567 (79.7%) $12,002
2021 $1,946 (16.5%) $9,873 (83.5%) $11,819

Data source: Texas 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 1533rd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1550th of 1961 High schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Jefferson High School)4412
 32%
   End of Course Algebra I (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))4626
 20%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Jefferson High School)3550
 15%
   End of Course Biology (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))4240
 2%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Jefferson High School)1936
 17%
   End of Course English I Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2735
 8%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Jefferson High School)3440
 6%
   End of Course English II Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3237
 5%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Jefferson High School)5546
 9%
   End of Course U.S. History (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))6049
 11%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16221686
 3.9%
African American2623
 11.5%
American Indian22
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic15541625
 4.6%
Pacific Islander00
White3527
 22.9%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.8%86.7%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,686 students attended Jefferson High School.

Students at Jefferson High School are 96% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% African American.

Jefferson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Arnold Elementary
Elementary : Baskin Elementary
Elementary : Fenwick Academy
Elementary : Huppertz Elementary
Elementary : Madison Elementary
Elementary : Maverick Elementary
Elementary : Woodlawn Academy
Elementary : Woodlawn Hills Elementary
Middle : Longfellow Middle

Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 21.0% of Texas high schools.


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