Jefferson Junior/Senior High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

612 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Jefferson Junior/Senior High School, located in Edgewater, Colorado, is a comprehensive secondary school serving students in grades 7 through 12. As part of the Jefferson County Public School District, the school is situated in a vibrant, close-knit community just west of Denver. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school places a strong emphasis on academic growth, personalized learning, and career readiness through various programs and partnerships. By combining middle and high school grades under one roof, Jefferson provides a unique transition experience that allows for continuity in mentorship and academic support. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages student involvement through athletics, arts, and extracurricular activities, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

612

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Junior/Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	505
Black	22
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
505 (82.5 %)
White
59 (9.6 %)
Black
22 (3.6 %)
Two or More
15 (2.5 %)
American Indian
8 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	No
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-6056
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	430
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 7 90

Grade 8 93

Grade 9 132

Grade 10 110

Grade 11 106

Grade 12 81