Jefferson High School

www.pps.net/schools/jefferson

456 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jefferson High School, located in the historic Albina neighborhood of North Portland, is a landmark institution within the Portland Public Schools district. Known formally as Jefferson High School Middle College for Advanced Studies, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic environment that integrates high school curriculum with college-level opportunities. It serves a diverse student body and is deeply rooted in the community, maintaining a long-standing reputation for its commitment to social justice, equity, and preparing students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic focus, Jefferson is widely celebrated for its strong sense of school spirit and vibrant extracurricular culture. The school is particularly renowned for its storied athletics programs and its influential performing arts department, which have historically served as focal points for community pride and student engagement. By combining its historic legacy with a modern "middle college" model—which allows students to earn transferable college credits while completing their diploma—Jefferson High School strives to provide a supportive and challenging pathway for students to pursue higher education and career readiness.

456

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	98
Black	211
Asian	4
Two or More	59
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Black
211 (46.7%)
Hispanic
98 (21.7%)
White
75 (16.6%)
Two or More
59 (13.1%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Portland SD 1J
Phone:	(503)916-5180
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/jefferson
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	450
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 87

Grade 10 115

Grade 11 119

Grade 12 135