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Jefferson High School

312 South Main, Boulder, MT 59632 · (406) 225-3317 · Jefferson County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL306 STUDENTS
Enrollment
306
High
STATE 238
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
19 FTE teachers
STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
22%
66 students
STATE 58%
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
Grade 9
90
Grade 10
91
Grade 11
61
Grade 12
64
Student demographics
White
29295%
STATE 76%
Hispanic
103%
STATE 7%
Black
21%
STATE 1%
Two+
21%
STATE 5%
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
Male
15250%
Female
15450%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
34.5%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
34.5%
MT avg 36.0%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
306
+45 (+17%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
was 15.8:1
% White
95%
was 92%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Jefferson High School

Set in Boulder, Montana, Jefferson High School is a mid-tier high school, part of Jefferson H S. It enrolls 306 students across grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 29% above the state mean of about 238.

Jefferson High School is a school of Jefferson H S, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

In terms of who attends, Jefferson High School logs that 95% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Beyond that, the school reports 3% Hispanic. Compared to Jefferson County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the income-and-resources front, Staff filings list 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.1:1 students per teacher. That figure is higher than the state norm's 11.3:1 average. Roughly 22% of students at Jefferson High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Jefferson County) logs that the typical household earns roughly $95,490 per year, about 32% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. In all, Jefferson County runs 12 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,872 students), of which Jefferson High School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Boulder Elementary School, around 0.2 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a rural area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Jefferson High School's enrollment has climbed 17% since 2018, when it stood at 261 (now 306).

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Jefferson County at a glance

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Population
12,774
Census ACS
Median income
$95,490
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
1,872 students

Quick facts

School name
Jefferson High School
District
Jefferson H S
Address
312 South Main, Boulder, MT 59632
Phone
(406) 225-3317
County
Jefferson County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
306
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
66 (22%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
301512000461
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Jefferson High School
What is the total enrollment at Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School enrolls approximately 306 students in grades 09-12.
Is Jefferson High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Jefferson High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Jefferson High School?
Approximately 16.1:1 students per teacher at Jefferson High School.
How diverse is Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School reports a student body of 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
Is Jefferson High School public or private?
Jefferson High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Jefferson H S.
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