Cambridge High School vs. Jefferson High School
Should you attend Cambridge 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
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Top Rankings
Cambridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 241 students in grades 9-12, Cambridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 607 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
241 students
607 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#854 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1535 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
56
163
Grade 10 Students
60
136
Grade 11 Students
54
153
Grade 12 Students
71
155
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
22%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
92%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
