Jefferson High School

Set in BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota, Jefferson High School is a well-populated senior high, part of Bloomington Public Schools. It caters to 1,684 students across grades 9 through 12. That puts it 354% larger than the typical public school in Minnesota, which averages around 371 students.

Across the 22 schools in Bloomington Public Schools (10,442 students total), Jefferson High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Jefferson High School shows that 59% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 15% Black, 12% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 6% Asian.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 74 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 22.8:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 16.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 28% of students at Jefferson High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Hennepin County (around 43%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Jefferson High School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 50.0%; this one delivers 42.0%.

In the broader community, Hennepin County reports that median household income runs about $97,653, roughly 54% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Jefferson High School is one of 496 public schools in Hennepin County (combined enrollment of about 177,509 students).

The closest other public school is OLSON MIDDLE, roughly 0.3 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Jefferson High School at 4th of 8; the average score across the group is 41.7%.

Geographically, the school is in an inner-city area.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count held roughly steady: 1,651 students in 2018 compared to 1,684 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 69% to 59% across the same window. Class-load math has grew: from 20.8:1 in 2018 to 22.8:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.