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Jefferson High School vs. Roosevelt High School

Should you attend Jefferson High School or Roosevelt 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
Jefferson High School
5210 N Kerby Ave
Portland, OR 97217
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Roosevelt High School
6941 N Central St
Portland, OR 97203
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Roosevelt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 525 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 1,454 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
525 students
1,454 students
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% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
87 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jefferson High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Roosevelt High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Test Scores

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#978 out of 1196 schools in OR
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart displays the overall school rank of Roosevelt High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
(Top 20% in OR)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Roosevelt High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
(Top 1% in OR)(18-19 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Roosevelt High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
(Top 50% in OR)
16%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
85-89%
(Top 30% in OR)
75%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
This chart displays graduation rate of Jefferson High School and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
118
364
Grade 10 Students
127
403
Grade 11 Students
146
341
Grade 12 Students
134
346

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
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% Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Jefferson High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
22%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jefferson High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
44%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jefferson High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jefferson High School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Jefferson High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
12%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
0.71
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Jefferson High School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Roosevelt High School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(21-22 School Year Data)
4%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
 
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