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Jefferson High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
4145 Samuelson Rd, Rockford, IL 61109 · (815) 874-9536 · Part of Rockford School District 205
Students
2,173
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
70%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Jefferson High School
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 22 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 9.8% since 2020
On the path
Where Owen kids come from and go next.
6–8Thurgood Marshall Schoolin Rockford
9–12Jefferson High SchoolYou are here
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency3%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts9%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
4145 Samuelson Rd, Rockford
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9646
Grade 10558
Grade 11527
Grade 12442
Enrollment over time
1,979’20
2,111’21
2,114’22
2,170’23
2,173’24
Up 9.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 55%Black 20%White 17%Two or more races 5%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.