JEFFERSON SENIOR HIGH

1,637 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jefferson Senior High, located in Bloomington, Minnesota, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Bloomington Public Schools district, the institution is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous core curriculum and a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities. The school is widely recognized for its strong commitment to college and career readiness, offering a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment options, and specialized career-technical programs designed to prepare students for life after graduation.

Beyond academics, Jefferson Senior High maintains a vibrant school culture characterized by active student engagement in arts, athletics, and various service-oriented clubs. The school’s facilities support a wide range of extracurricular pursuits, from competitive sports teams to competitive debate, music ensembles, and theater productions. With a focus on community building and inclusivity, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue their personal interests while developing the critical thinking and leadership skills necessary for success in an evolving global landscape.

1,637

Total Students

47.7

Full-Time Teachers

34.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON SENIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,040
Hispanic	160
Black	193
Asian	114
Two or More	126
American Indian	4

White
1,040 (63.5 %)
Black
193 (11.8 %)
Hispanic
160 (9.8 %)
Two or More
126 (7.7 %)
Asian
114 (7.0 %)
American Indian
4 (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:	BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(952)806-7600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,637
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	34.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	411
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 9 420

Grade 10 432

Grade 11 413

Grade 12 372