JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL
Jefferson High School is a public high school that is part of the Portland SD 1J school district, located in Portland, OR with about 676 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, Jefferson High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Jefferson High School, located in the historic Albina neighborhood of North Portland, is a landmark institution within the Portland Public Schools district. Known formally as Jefferson High School Middle College for Advanced Studies, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic environment that integrates high school curriculum with college-level opportunities. It serves a diverse student body and is deeply rooted in the community, maintaining a long-standing reputation for its commitment to social justice, equity, and preparing students for post-secondary success.
Beyond its academic focus, Jefferson is widely celebrated for its strong sense of school spirit and vibrant extracurricular culture. The school is particularly renowned for its storied athletics programs and its influential performing arts department, which have historically served as focal points for community pride and student engagement. By combining its historic legacy with a modern "middle college" model—which allows students to earn transferable college credits while completing their diploma—Jefferson High School strives to provide a supportive and challenging pathway for students to pursue higher education and career readiness.
For more information, contact Jefferson High School at (503) 916-5180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Portland, OR 97217-2699
(503) 916-5180
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Portland, OR with about 676 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Oregon
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Portland SD 1J
- Total Students:
- 676
- Teachers:
- 40.17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 676 students
- Black or African American
- 40.1%
- White
- 28.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.9%
- Two or more races
- 10.5%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 53.0%
- Male
- 47.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.