Jefferson High School

2,118 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jefferson High School, located at 1801 S 18th St in Lafayette, Indiana, serves as the primary public high school for the Lafayette School Corporation. As a large, comprehensive institution, it offers a diverse academic curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and a variety of career and technical education programs. The school is known for its strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education institutions.

Beyond academics, Jefferson High School maintains a vibrant campus culture featuring a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The school’s facilities and programs are designed to foster an inclusive environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body. As a pillar of the Lafayette community, "Jeff" reflects the city's commitment to public education and community engagement, serving as a hub for both educational attainment and local school spirit.

2,118

Total Students

141.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	896
Hispanic	683
Black	402
Asian	8
Two or More	123
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
896 (42.3 %)
Hispanic
683 (32.2 %)
Black
402 (19.0 %)
Two or More
123 (5.8 %)
Asian
8 (0.4 %)
American Indian
5 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

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:	Lafayette School Corporation
Phone:	(765)772-4700
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,118
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	141.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,071
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	113

* 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 9 582

Grade 10 583

Grade 11 508

Grade 12 440

Ungraded 5