Jefferson High School vs. Washington High School
Should you attend Jefferson High School or Washington 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 West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,431 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,458 students in grades 9-12, Washington High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,431 students
1,458 students
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
76 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#181 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#244 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
366
389
Grade 10 Students
361
380
Grade 11 Students
354
375
Grade 12 Students
350
314
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
15%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
74%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%