Serving 1,505 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School - 67 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 30% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson High School - 67 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Jefferson High School - 67's student population of 1,505 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jefferson High School - 67 ranks within the top 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson High School - 67 is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#266 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
7%
Black
11%
3%
White
59%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson High School - 67's ranking?
Jefferson High School - 67 is ranked #266 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson High School - 67?
The graduation rate of Jefferson High School - 67 is 80-84%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Jefferson High School - 67?
1,505 students attend Jefferson High School - 67.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Jefferson High School - 67 students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson High School - 67?
Jefferson High School - 67 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jefferson High School - 67 offer ?
Jefferson High School - 67 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jefferson High School - 67 part of?
Jefferson High School - 67 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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