Jefferson High School

www.jeffersonschools.org

462 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jefferson High School, located in Monroe, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Jefferson Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for success in higher education and the workforce. By fostering a supportive learning environment, the institution emphasizes both rigorous classroom instruction and the development of character, aiming to equip its students with the critical thinking skills necessary to navigate a changing global landscape.

Beyond its core curriculum, Jefferson High School places significant value on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations. These programs are designed to promote school spirit, leadership, and personal growth outside the traditional classroom setting. With a focus on community and collaboration, the school strives to maintain strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance needed to reach their full potential.

462

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	10
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
428 (92.6 %)
Two or More
17 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson Schools (Monroe)
Phone:	(734)322-2201
Website:	http://www.jeffersonschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 97

Grade 10 113

Grade 11 122

Grade 12 130