Jefferson High School

4141 Flowing Springs Rd
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442

jhs.jcswv.org/o/jhs

1,431 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jefferson High School, located in Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Jefferson County Schools district. As one of the primary high schools in the area, it provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is known for fostering a diverse learning environment that emphasizes core subjects, elective pathways, and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond its academic offerings, Jefferson High School is a central hub for community engagement and student life in the Shenandoah Junction area. The school hosts a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs, which contribute to a vibrant campus culture. By balancing rigorous educational standards with opportunities for personal growth and community involvement, Jefferson High School aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to the region and beyond.

1,431

Total Students

88.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,061
Hispanic	173
Black	88
Asian	13
Two or More	91
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,061 (74.1%)
Hispanic
173 (12.1%)
Two or More
91 (6.4%)
Black
88 (6.1%)
Asian
13 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	No
District:	Jefferson County Schools
Phone:	(304)725-8491
Website:	http://jhs.jcswv.org/o/jhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 9 366

Grade 10 361

Grade 11 354

Grade 12 350