Jefferson High School

2,042 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jefferson High School, located at 1801 S 18th St in Lafayette, Indiana, serves as the primary public high school for the Lafayette School Corporation. As a large, comprehensive institution, it offers a diverse academic curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and a variety of career and technical education programs. The school is known for its strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education institutions.

Beyond academics, Jefferson High School maintains a vibrant campus culture featuring a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The school’s facilities and programs are designed to foster an inclusive environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body. As a pillar of the Lafayette community, "Jeff" reflects the city's commitment to public education and community engagement, serving as a hub for both educational attainment and local school spirit.

2,042

Total Students

143.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	780
Hispanic	706
Black	408
Asian	12
Two or More	131
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
780 (38.2%)
Hispanic
706 (34.6%)
Black
408 (20.0%)
Two or More
131 (6.4%)
Asian
12 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

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:	Lafayette School Corporation
Phone:	(765)772-4700
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,042
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	143.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,071
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	113

* 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 9 515

Grade 10 515

Grade 11 532

Grade 12 480