Jefferson High School

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Jefferson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4001 W 102nd St,  Bloomington, MN
Bloomington Public School District
3.5
2.0
1,685 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jason Anderson
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
28
Math
28
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
95.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
26.7%
State Average
31.9%
Science
32.6%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
292:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
58.7%
Black
14.7%
Hispanic
11.7%
Two or more races
8.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.3%
Native American
<1%

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 Minnesota Twin Cities 485 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 196 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 193 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 161 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 136 Students
Iowa State University 110 Students
Gustavus Adolphus College 109 Students
University of Iowa 103 Students
Normandale Community College 95 Students
North Dakota State University 78 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 141 Students
Psychology 116 Students
Biology 100 Students
Computer Science 66 Students
Nursing 63 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 61 Students
Chemistry 48 Students
Mathematics 48 Students
Marketing 47 Students
Finance 46 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 317 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/21/2025
So far I think I have had a overall good experience at Jefferson high school that being said I never went to a different high school so there is no comparison but overall it is a good school and I think it is fairly academic focused.
4.0 Alum
7/10/2025
It was decent, I didn't have a terrible or amazing experience, it was in the middle. I had plenty of good teachers who genuinely seemed to care for their students and they made class so much more fun as well as easier to grasp the material. The staff, teachers, and some adults made the school enjoyable, the kids were also pretty fun. However, there isn't as much diversity.
4.0 Senior
2/2/2025
It's a good school in bloomington, has nice flex spaces, a good activity center with a public track and multiple courts. A great arts/music program
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
11/10/2021
One son at Jefferson and one son in private school... No comparison. Jefferson is a disaster.
1.0 parent
4/29/2019
I wish private school had been a financial option. Will be elated when my child escapes this school.
5.0 parent
8/20/2018
I would rate it a 10 out of 10. My son has been challenged academically and treated fairly. He feels safe and secure while he's there and feels like the teachers and administrators have his back and are pulling for him. I can't ask for more than that.
1.0 parent
1/12/2018
The worst experience fir my sons in this district and both schools Jefferson and Kennedy

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Jefferson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bloomington, MN and is served by the Bloomington Public School District in Minnesota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,685 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Jefferson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $437,207. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Code Academy High School, Beacon ALP, Kennedy Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Bloomington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jefferson High School.

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