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Enrollment
430
High
DISTRICT 334 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JEFFERSON SCHOOLS (MONROE)·NCES 261980005636
Jefferson High School
5707 WILLIAMS RD, NEWPORT, MI 48166 · (734) 322-2201 · Monroe County
GRADES 09–12HIGH23-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL430 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
18.2:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.0:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
186 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 110 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 123 | 29% |
| Grade 11 | 80 | 19% |
| Grade 12 | 117 | 27% |
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Jefferson Schools (Monroe). Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Jefferson High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High School this school | 430 | 43.3% | N/A |
| Reed City High School REED CITY | 445 | 44.9% | N/A |
| Grayling High School GRAYLING | 462 | 43.3% | N/A |
| Cass City Jr and Sr High School CASS CITY | 418 | 41.1% | 49.3% |
| Maple Valley JrSr High School VERMONTVILLE | 375 | 43.7% | N/A |
| Chippewa Hills High School REMUS | 463 | 44.1% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Jefferson High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Monroe County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 430 | #349 of 844 | #7 of 16 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.2:1 | #247 of 548 | #8 of 12 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.6% | #456 of 550 | #8 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 43.3% | #359 of 654 | #4 of 12 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -27.1% | #75 of 436 | #1 of 9 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
430
-98 (-19%) vs 2020
-43% since 1990-91, when it was 756
Student : Teacher
18.2:1
was 21.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 430 | 23.7 | 18.2:1 | 43% (186) |
| 2023-24 | 431 | 21.2 | 20.4:1 | 51% (219) |
| 2022-23 | 462 | 21.2 | 21.8:1 | 48% (220) |
| 2020-21 | 528 | 25 | 21.1:1 | 45% (235) |
| 2017-18 | 590 | 26.3 | 22.4:1 | 43% (253) |
| 2015-16 | 651 | 30 | 21.7:1 | 32% (208) |
| 2010-11 | 709 | 35 | 20.3:1 | 26% (182) |
| 2000-01 | 908 | 54 | 16.8:1 | 10% (92) |
| 1990-91 | 756 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Jefferson High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 27% (590 to 430); teachers down 10% (26.3 to 23.7).
About Jefferson High School
Jefferson High School is a medium-sized high school in NEWPORT, Michigan, (ZIP code 48166). Enrolled students number 430 students, in grades 9 through 12.
The Jefferson Schools (Monroe) system has 4 schools and 1,336 students.
At Jefferson High School, White students make up 92% of the student body. Smaller groups are 3% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. The county population is about 90% White, within a few points of the school. By the diversity index, Jefferson High School comes in at 15%.
Jefferson High School counts 23.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 18.2 students for each one. Among high schools in Michigan, the typical ratio is 21.6:1. About 43% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. That is close to the 41% average for public schools in Monroe County.
In the county around the school, Monroe County, median household income is about $77,335, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 23% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. A total of 52 public schools operate in Monroe County, serving about 20,286 students.
Nearest public school: Jefferson Middle School, about 0.2 miles away. The five-mile area around Jefferson High School holds 6 other public schools.
By NCES locale, the school is Suburb: Small, or in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population under 100,000.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count dropped from 528 to 430. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio fell to 18.2:1, from 21.1:1.
Questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week can be posted here. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Monroe County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
155,505
Census ACS
Median income
$77,335
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
52
20,286 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Jefferson Schools (Monroe)
- North Elementary SchoolElementary · 366 students
- Jefferson Middle SchoolMiddle · 304 students
- Sodt Elementary SchoolElementary · 236 students
Other schools in NEWPORT
- North Elementary SchoolElementary · 366 students
- Henry Niedermeier Elementary SchoolElementary · 242 students
Other Jefferson High schools
19 other US public schools in 16 states are named Jefferson High. Jefferson High School is the 13th largest of the 20.
- Jefferson High SchoolRockford, IL · 2,173 students
- Jefferson High SchoolLafayette, IN · 2,042 students
- Jefferson High School - 67Sioux Falls, SD · 1,888 students
- Jefferson High SchoolSAN ANTONIO, TX · 1,706 students
- Jefferson High SchoolBLOOMINGTON, MN · 1,684 students
Nearby schools
- Jefferson Middle School0.2 mi · 304
- Sodt Elementary School0.9 mi · 236
- Triumph Academy2.6 mi · 777
- Henry Niedermeier Elementary School2.9 mi · 242
- North Elementary School3.4 mi · 366
- Arborwood Elementary School4.2 mi · 462
Frequently asked questions
About Jefferson High SchoolHow large is Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School enrolls approximately 430 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Jefferson High School serve?
Jefferson High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Jefferson High School have?
Jefferson High School employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.2:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Jefferson High School?
At Jefferson High School, the student body is approximately 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Jefferson High School public or private?
Jefferson High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Jefferson Schools (Monroe).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.