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Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
364:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.1%
Female
48.8%
White
52.7%
Black
25.3%
Hispanic
11.1%
Two or more races
8.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa292 Students
Iowa State University198 Students
Kirkwood Community College177 Students
University of Northern Iowa163 Students
Mount Mercy University134 Students
Coe College102 Students
Drake University79 Students
Cornell College57 Students
Wartburg College55 Students
Luther College40 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing67 Students
Psychology51 Students
Business44 Students
Biology33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration22 Students
Elementary Education20 Students
Accounting19 Students
Engineering18 Students
Criminology18 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.6158 Reviews
5.0Senior
9/18/2024
It been great being here at Jeff it really cool the sports activities are just great its all I love about Jefferson the sports there are just stunning I love the gym programs for athletes like it being ran great their program is like one of the best in the city or the state
4.0Senior
4/27/2024
Overall the school provided me with an excellent high school experience with new friends that helped shaped who I am today. The school also offers a variety of learning opportunities and classes that support you for your future in college. The teachers and faculty members are also really positive and are there for you if needed.
4.0Senior
4/8/2024
I love how I met so many new people even people who aren't in my senior class in all of my classes. Many people of different races are all represented and cared for. Teachers strive for the best in their students while trying to maintain a fun and healthy school environment. Though our athletics aren't great, people still have fun with them and watching them. In all, I think Jeff is a good school, its pretty safe, and a good environment for school life.
Just had a student graduate from Jefferson. It's a great school. "GreatSchools.org" fails miserably at properly measuring the impact on their metrics when you have a school with a diverse set of students and needs, including Jefferson's amazing support of students with disabilities.The teachers at J...
Great teachers, a long lasting committment to fine arts and significant upgrades to the facility are all reasons why I chose to raise my family in the Jefferson district. My wife as served as a substitute in the school and also interacts with several students throguh a private music lesson studio sh...
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