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Jefferson City High

609 Union, Jefferson City, MO 65101, United States

+1 (573) 659-3050

5.4

Overall Rating

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Jefferson City High Overview

About This School

Jefferson City High is a public high in Jefferson City, Missouri, serving 1,353 students in grades 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 62% in ELA and 45% in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 102 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $52,740. Guidance services are supported by a ratio of 219 students per counselor. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 61% White, 21% Black, 9% Two or More Races, 7% Hispanic, and 2% Asian.

1,353

Total Students

Grade 9-12

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

102 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts62%

Mathematics45%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Cole County

Students per Counselor

219:1

Jefferson City High Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

62%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 45%State Avg: 42%

45%

Mathematics

City Avg: 39%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 11:1

State Avg: 11.9:1

219

Students per Counselor

Jefferson City High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

102

Average Teacher Salary

$52,740

City Avg: $53,342

State Avg: $57,370

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor219:1

Jefferson City High Student Demographics

Student Body

52.18%

Male

47.82%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,353 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White61.35%

Hispanic6.87%

Asian1.63%

Black20.55%

Two or More Races9.31%

Native American0.22%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jefferson City High

Q: What is Jefferson City High?

A: Jefferson City High is a high public located in Jefferson City.

Q: How many students attend Jefferson City High?

A: Jefferson City High has approximately 1,353 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson City High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson City High is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Jefferson City High

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Jefferson City High - Jefferson City, MO

Quick Facts about Jefferson City High
School Name	Jefferson City High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	609 Union, Jefferson City, MO 65101, Jefferson City, MO
County	Cole County
Phone	+1 (573) 659-3050
Total Students	1,353
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	102
Rating	5.4/10
ELA Proficiency	62%
Math Proficiency	45%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson City High

What is Jefferson City High?

Jefferson City High is a high public located in Jefferson City.

How many students attend Jefferson City High?

Jefferson City High has approximately 1,353 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson City High?

The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson City High is 13:1.

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