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Enrollment
270
High
DISTRICT 237 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ADAMS TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 260189003921
Jeffers High School
43084 GOODELL ST, PAINESDALE, MI 49955 · (906) 482-0580 · Houghton County
GRADES 07–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL270 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.5:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
32%
86 students
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
270
+45 (+20%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.5:1
was 17.9:1
% White
97%
was 99%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
About Jeffers High School
Located at 43084 GOODELL ST, in PAINESDALE, Michigan, Jeffers High School is a cozy four-year high school that caters to 270 students (grades 7 through 12), run under Adams Township School District. Compared to the state average of about 460 students per school, that is 41% smaller than typical.
Jeffers High School is one of 2 schools operated by Adams Township School District, a district that enrolls 474 students overall.
Looking at the student body, Jeffers High School records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (97%).
Looking at school resources, Jeffers High School shows 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 21.6:1, putting Jeffers High School tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 32% of students at Jeffers High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Houghton County (around 40%), the school's rate is south of typical.
In the broader community, ACS estimates for Houghton County put the typical household earns roughly $58,899 per year, roughly 37% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Houghton County runs 18 public schools (combined enrollment of about 5,267 students), of which Jeffers High School is one.
Nearest neighbor: South Range Elementary School, around 2.2 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.
Jeffers High School operates from a rural location.
Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count expanded 20%: 225 students in 2018 compared to 270 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 17.9:1 in 2018 to 16.5:1 today.
Inside the community feed, members of the Jeffers High School community share and discuss fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Houghton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
37,693
Census ACS
Median income
$58,899
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
5,267 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Adams Township School District
- South Range Elementary SchoolElementary · 204 students
Nearby schools
- South Range Elementary School2.2 mi · 204
- Houghton Middle School6.7 mi · 359
- Houghton Central High School6.7 mi · 481
- Houghton Elementary School6.8 mi · 618
- Copper Country Learning Center6.8 mi · 77
- Chassell K12 School7.1 mi · 192
Frequently asked questions
About Jeffers High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Jeffers High School?
Jeffers High School enrolls approximately 270 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does Jeffers High School serve?
Jeffers High School serves grades 07-12.
How many students per teacher at Jeffers High School?
Approximately 16.5:1 students per teacher at Jeffers High School.
How diverse is Jeffers High School?
Jeffers High School reports a student body of 97% White, 1% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 0% Two or more.
Who oversees Jeffers High School?
Jeffers High School is overseen by Adams Township School District in Houghton County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.