WEST JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL

WEST JEFFERSON DISTRICT
1260 E 1500 N
TERRETON, ID 83450
195 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
West Jefferson High School is a public secondary school located in the rural community of Terreton, Idaho. Serving the students of the West Jefferson School District 253, the school provides a foundational educational experience characterized by the close-knit, supportive atmosphere often found in smaller, agricultural-based districts. As the primary high school for the area, it serves as a central hub for academic instruction, extracurricular activities, and community engagement for families across the region.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. Like many schools in Idaho’s smaller districts, West Jefferson High emphasizes strong relationships between students and faculty, striving to offer a personalized learning environment. Through its academic programs, athletic teams, and various student organizations, the school works to foster school spirit and character development while meeting the state's educational standards.
195
Total Students
15.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    137 (70.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    53 (27.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: WEST JEFFERSON DISTRICT
Phone: (208)663-4391
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 195
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 85
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 64
Grade 10 50
Grade 11 44
Grade 12 37
Gender Ratio