Jefferson Junior/senior High School vs. Harold Ferguson High School
Should you attend Jefferson Junior/senior High School or Harold Ferguson High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
n/a
Harold Ferguson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 609 students in grades 7-12, Jefferson Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 154 students in grades 9-12, Harold Ferguson High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
609 students
154 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1760 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#471 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
<50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
≤20%
Graduation Rate
56%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
11
-
Grade 8 Students
18
-
Grade 9 Students
32
12
Grade 10 Students
69
26
Grade 11 Students
174
46
Grade 12 Students
305
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
78%
32%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
17%
61%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
