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Jefferson Junior/Senior High School

Grades 07–12 · EDGEWATER, CO · NCES 080480000739

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2305 PIERCE STREET · EDGEWATER, CO 80214

At a glance

Reported students

601

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

44.01

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Colorado high enrollment

66th percentile

Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

402.5

Jefferson Junior/Senior High School: 601 reported students.

State peer staffing position

35th percentile

13.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
627
Teachers (FTE)
42.04
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1

What the reported data says about Jefferson Junior/Senior High School

Jefferson Junior/Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in EDGEWATER. It is one of 144 current school records connected to Jefferson County School District No. R-1. NCES reports 601 students for 2024–25.

Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, below the Colorado median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (86%) and White (6.7%). English learners represent 30.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Jefferson Junior/Senior High School

  1. 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.01 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
30.5%
Students with disabilities
15.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch
78.7%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
6
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White6.7%
  • Hispanic86%
  • Black2.8%
  • Asian0.2%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
  • Multiracial2.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

6 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Jefferson Academy Secondary

High · Grades 07–12

696 reported students

Arvada High School

High · Grades 09–12

754 reported students

Jeffco Virtual Academy

High · Grades 06–12

441 reported students

Conifer Senior High School

High · Grades 09–12

819 reported students

McLain Community High School

High · Grades 07–12

349 reported students

Jefferson County Open Secondary

High · Grades 07–12

315 reported students

View all 144 district schools →