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:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,957 students in grades 9-12, Auburn 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 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,173 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 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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
1,957 students
2,173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
111 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1878 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3483 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
2%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
6%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Graduation Rate
60%
72%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
658
646
Grade 10 Students
516
558
Grade 11 Students
401
527
Grade 12 Students
382
442
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
19%
55%
% Black
43%
20%
% White
26%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%