Jefferson High School

1,339 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jefferson High School, located in Jefferson, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Jefferson City School District. Situated at 575 Washington St, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, frequently ranking among the top-performing public high schools in the state. The school offers a diverse curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and various Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond academics, Jefferson High School boasts a vibrant school culture characterized by a robust extracurricular program. The school is particularly well-regarded for its competitive athletics programs, including a highly successful football team and a variety of other sports that foster school spirit and community engagement. With a commitment to character development and student achievement, Jefferson High School remains a central pillar of the local community, dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience for its diverse student body.

1,339

Total Students

80.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	967
Hispanic	140
Black	130
Asian	43
Two or More	54
American Indian	5

White
967 (72.2%)
Hispanic
140 (10.5%)
Black
130 (9.7%)
Two or More
54 (4.0%)
Asian
43 (3.2%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson City
Phone:	(706)367-2881
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 332

Grade 10 364

Grade 11 338

Grade 12 305