Jefferson High School vs. Guilford High School
Should you attend Jefferson High School or Guilford 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 Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Guilford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 2,216 students in grades 9-12, Guilford 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 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (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 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,173 students
2,216 students
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
114 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3483 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2258 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Graduation Rate
72%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
646
779
Grade 10 Students
558
554
Grade 11 Students
527
449
Grade 12 Students
442
434
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
55%
25%
% Black
20%
29%
% White
17%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%