JEFFERSON H S

JEFFERSON ISD
1 BULLDOG DR
JEFFERSON, TX 75657
380 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
380
Total Students
34.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    201 (52.9 %)
  • Black
    126 (33.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    39 (10.3 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: JEFFERSON ISD
Phone: (903)665-2461
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 256
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 9 111
Grade 10 108
Grade 11 73
Grade 12 88
Gender Ratio