Jefferson High School vs. Festus Sr. High School
Should you attend Jefferson High School or Festus Sr. 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
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Festus Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 318 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 979 students in grades 9-12, Festus Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
318 students
979 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#313 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#358 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
83
299
Grade 10 Students
77
247
Grade 11 Students
87
225
Grade 12 Students
71
208
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
92%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%