JEFFERSON CITY HIGH

1,296 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jefferson City High School, located at 609 Union Street in Jefferson City, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the state’s capital. As a cornerstone of the Jefferson City School District, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is known for its role as a hub of community activity, housing a wide array of extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs that foster a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond its academic offerings, Jefferson City High School is deeply integrated into the local culture, often referred to by the moniker "Jays." The school maintains a long-standing tradition of community involvement and pride, serving a diverse student body from across the city. By balancing rigorous college-preparatory coursework with vocational training and robust school spirit, the institution plays a vital role in shaping the development of the region's youth and contributing to the social fabric of Jefferson City.

1,296

Total Students

101.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON CITY HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	803
Hispanic	84
Black	253
Asian	15
Two or More	138
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
803 (62.0 %)
Black
253 (19.5 %)
Two or More
138 (10.6 %)
Hispanic
84 (6.5 %)
Asian
15 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	JEFFERSON CITY
Phone:	(573)659-3050
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	527
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	155

* 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 9 369

Grade 10 376

Grade 11 287

Grade 12 264