C
Below Average
55/100

Jefferson High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1801 S 18th St, Lafayette, IN 47905
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 51% · Math 22% proficient · 25th percentile in Indiana
Graduation
B+
93% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
2,034
Students
enrolled
14.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%25/100reading 31st percentile, math 20th percentile among Indiana high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%67/10093% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −9 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency51% (+4 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−23 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate93% (+3 pts vs. state avg 90%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%32%reading -6 pts, math -8 pts35th percentile (list)
Black27%3%reading -7 pts, math -11 pts18th percentile (list)
Hispanic47%17%reading +0 pts, math -3 pts46th percentile (list)
Multiracial70%10%reading +13 pts, math -21 pts53rd percentile (list)
Low-income47%17%reading +4 pts, math -4 pts40th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1801 S 18th St
City Lafayette
ZIP Code 47905
District 1805400
NCES School ID 180540000968
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 47905

Understanding the community around Jefferson High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,072
Per Capita Income $34,976
Poverty Rate 10.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.9%
High School or Higher 92.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $200,900
Median Rent $1,041
Owner-Occupied 61.4%
Renter-Occupied 38.6%
View full data for ZIP 47905 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jefferson High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 40.3%
Hispanic/Latino 34.1%
Black 18.9%
Two or More Races 5.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,034
Teachers (FTE) 145.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has 2,034 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1.
What grades does Jefferson High School serve?
Jefferson High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Jefferson High School receive per student?
Jefferson High School receives $16,116 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jefferson High School in 47905 ▼
Avg Home Value
$298,176
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,300
1-Year Change
+5.1%
% Renters
38.6%

Other Schools in 47905

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026