JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL
Jefferson High School is a public high school that is part of the Jefferson City school district, located in Jefferson, GA with about 1,103 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 66 teachers, Jefferson High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Jefferson High School, located in Jefferson, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Jefferson City School District. Situated at 575 Washington St, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, frequently ranking among the top-performing public high schools in the state. The school offers a diverse curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and various Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.
Beyond academics, Jefferson High School boasts a vibrant school culture characterized by a robust extracurricular program. The school is particularly well-regarded for its competitive athletics programs, including a highly successful football team and a variety of other sports that foster school spirit and community engagement. With a commitment to character development and student achievement, Jefferson High School remains a central pillar of the local community, dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience for its diverse student body.
For more information, contact Jefferson High School at (706) 367-2881 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2881
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Jefferson, GA with about 1,103 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson City
- Total Students:
- 1,103
- Teachers:
- 66
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,103 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.5%
- Black or African American
- 7.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.