Jefferson Central School

Jefferson Central School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
1332 New York 10,  Jefferson, NY
3.0
3.3
157 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Eric Whipple
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C
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
32%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
38.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
560
Verbal
590
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
15%
State Average
20%
Math
23%
State Average
22%
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
182:1

Student Diversity

Female
56.1%
Male
43.2%
White
89.2%
Two or more races
6.1%
Hispanic
4.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
SUNY Oneonta 7 Students
SUNY Delhi 7 Students
SUNY Oswego 6 Students
SUNY College of Agriculture & Technology at Cobleskill 6 Students
Siena College 3 Students
SUNY Hudson Valley Community College 3 Students
SUNY Polytechnic Institute 3 Students
Cornell University 2 Students
Elmira College 2 Students
Aesthetic Science Institute 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 3 Students
Psychology 3 Students
Nursing 3 Students
Accounting 2 Students
Environmental Science 2 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 2 Students
English 2 Students
Banking and Finance 2 Students
Esthetician and Skin Care 2 Students
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/27/2017
I like that it is a small school because I benefited from having a closer relationship with my classmates and teachers. My grades are good because of the amount of one on one time that can happen from having such a small student to teacher ratio.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 6 Reviews
1.0 other
11/23/2014
this school was good for me to learn at but when i graduated and went to work in the kitchen in Jefferson Central School i was always put down and evantiually that led to my breaking point i fell into a deep deprission and am still not out of it. Some ofthe teachers even when i first started working...
1.0 parent
5/7/2012
We are terribly disappointed in this school. Having come from another district, this school is so far behind. My son is doing math that he learned two years ago. There is no concern on the part of his teacher that they are behind. All of my concerns have been met with apathy. The communication level...
3.0 other
6/16/2011
As a graduate from JCS I have also had success in college and in my career. academics are certainly adequate. The small school has it's advantages, however there are drawbacks as well. Children of teachers are favored over others, and some students are labeled and are unable to escape that label for...
5.0 other
6/27/2010
As a prior student at JCS, I have to admit this school sets the students up for success! Most students have the opportunity to play 3-4 sports, participate in chorus, band and jazz band, develop leadership skills as a class officer or student body officer and much more. My peers have become engineer...

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Jefferson Central School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 1332 New York 10 in Jefferson, in the Jefferson neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 157 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Jefferson Central School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average SAT score is 1160. The average home value in this area is $303,439. Learn more about what Jefferson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jefferson Central School.

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