JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL

JEFFERSON H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the JEFFERSON ISD school district, located in JEFFERSON, TX with about 350 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, JEFFERSON H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 at 1 Bulldog Drive in Jefferson, Texas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Jefferson Independent School District. As the home of the "Bulldogs," the school plays a central role in the small, historic community of Jefferson, acting as a hub for both academic development and local extracurricular activity. The campus is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through university pathways, vocational training, or workforce entry.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Jefferson High School is deeply integrated into the culture of the surrounding Marion County area. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering community spirit and student involvement, frequently utilizing its athletics programs, arts departments, and student organizations to build school pride. By maintaining a focus on tradition and student-centered learning, the school aims to support the diverse needs of its student body while upholding the educational standards expected within the Texas public school system.

For more information, contact JEFFERSON H S at (903) 665-2461 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1 BULLDOG DR
JEFFERSON, TX 75657
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JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JEFFERSON, TX with about 350 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
JEFFERSON ISD
Total Students:
350
Teachers:
35.44
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 350 students

White
52.9%
Black or African American
38.0%
Hispanic/Latino
5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian
0.9%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.