Jefferson High School is a public high school in Portland, Oregon, United States. JHS is a focus option Middle College Program for students who want a more advanced learning experience. Students will both take classes at Jeff and at Portland Community College.
Serving 525 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Jefferson High School's student population of 525 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1908
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
44%
3%
White
19%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jefferson High School often compared to?
Jefferson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant High School, Roosevelt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson High School?
The graduation rate of Jefferson High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Jefferson High School?
525 students attend Jefferson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Jefferson High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson High School offer ?
Jefferson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jefferson High School part of?
Jefferson High School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Jefferson High School located?
Jefferson High School is located in the North Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 14 other public schools located in North Portland.
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