C
Below Average
58/100

Jefferson High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 700 W Milwaukee St, Jefferson, WI 53549
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 27% · Math 22% proficient · 30th percentile in Wisconsin
Graduation
B
92% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

58
Repit Score
out of 100
613
Students
enrolled
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%30/100reading 30th percentile, math 30th percentile among Wisconsin high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%64/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 35% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Wisconsin schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −25 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−13 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−18 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate92% (+5 pts vs. state avg 87%)
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 Wisconsin 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
White27%27%reading -18 pts, math -10 pts20th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%10%reading +10 pts, math -3 pts65th percentile (list)
Low-income17%12%reading -4 pts, math -3 pts31st 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 700 W Milwaukee St
City Jefferson
ZIP Code 53549
District 5507050
NCES School ID 550705000778
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 53549

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,438
Per Capita Income $43,460
Poverty Rate 5.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%
High School or Higher 91.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $227,300
Median Rent $971
Owner-Occupied 72.7%
Renter-Occupied 27.3%
View full data for ZIP 53549 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jefferson High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 72.6%
Hispanic/Latino 21.2%
Two or More Races 2.9%
Black 1.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 613
Teachers (FTE) 46.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jefferson High?
Jefferson High has a Repit School Score of 58 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?
Jefferson High has 613 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
What grades does Jefferson High serve?
Jefferson High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Jefferson High receive per student?
Jefferson High receives $17,424 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jefferson High in 53549 ▼
Avg Home Value
$350,316
Avg Monthly Rent
$965
1-Year Change
+8.6%
% Renters
27.3%

Other Schools in 53549

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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