Auburn High School vs. Jefferson High School
Should you attend Auburn High School or Jefferson High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Auburn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,985 students in grades 9-12, Auburn High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,170 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,985 students
2,170 students


% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
53% | 47%


Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
112 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1514 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3395 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
3%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
6%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Graduation Rate
60%
68%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
694
683
Grade 10 Students
513
607
Grade 11 Students
423
473
Grade 12 Students
355
407
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
2%


% Hispanic
19%
55%


% Black
42%
20%


% White
27%
18%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%


Diversity Score
0.71
0.63


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
38%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%

