Jefferson High School is a high school located in the lower Shenandoah Valley in Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia. It was established in the fall of 1972, when the county combined Charles Town, Harpers Ferry, and Shepherdstown High Schools. It remained the only high school in Jefferson County until the fall of 2008.
Serving 1,394 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Jefferson High School's student population of 1,394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Year Founded
1972
School Rankings
Jefferson High School ranks within the top 30% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson High School is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 627 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
2%
Black
7%
4%
White
75%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
91%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson High School's ranking?
Jefferson High School is ranked #175 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Jefferson High School often compared to?
Jefferson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson High School?
The graduation rate of Jefferson High School is 86%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Jefferson High School?
1,394 students attend Jefferson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Jefferson High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson High School offer ?
Jefferson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jefferson High School part of?
Jefferson High School is part of Jefferson County Schools School District.
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