Jefferson High School

272 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Jefferson High School, located at 901 Wildcat Ln in Delphos, Ohio, serves as a central educational pillar for the local community. As a public institution, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for its student body, fostering both intellectual growth and personal development. The school is known for being the home of the "Wildcats," a mascot that reflects the school's long-standing traditions and competitive spirit in both academic and extracurricular pursuits.

Beyond its core curriculum, Jefferson High School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. By offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are prepared for life after graduation. Its presence in Delphos serves not only as an environment for learning but also as a hub for local events, helping to maintain the tight-knit social fabric characteristic of a smaller Midwestern school district.

272

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	10
Black	3
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

White
246 (90.4 %)
Two or More
12 (4.4 %)
Hispanic
10 (3.7 %)
Black
3 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Delphos City
Phone:	(419)695-1786
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 5 1

Grade 6 3

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 75

Grade 10 89

Grade 11 49

Grade 12 54