Jefferson High

jhs.juhsd.net

1,159 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jefferson High School, located in Daly City, California, is a prominent fixture within the Jefferson Union High School District. With a history spanning over a century, the school serves as a cornerstone of the local community, offering a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes equity, college readiness, and career technical education.

Beyond its core curriculum, Jefferson High provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which help create a well-rounded educational experience. The school focuses on supporting the social-emotional growth of its students while maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Daly City community. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the institution strives to empower students to achieve their academic potential and become responsible, engaged citizens.

1,159

Total Students

55.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson High
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	567
Black	25
Asian	447
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	17

Hispanic
567 (49.1 %)
Asian
447 (38.7 %)
White
59 (5.1 %)
Two or More
39 (3.4 %)
Black
25 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
17 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Jefferson Union High
Phone:	(650)550-7700
Website:	http://jhs.juhsd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	418
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 286

Grade 10 278

Grade 11 280

Grade 12 315