Jefferson High School

Jefferson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1801 S 18th St,  Lafayette, IN
Lafayette School Corporation
3.9
4.3
2,042 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mark Preston
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
143
Full Time Teachers
143
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
24
Reading
24
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
67.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
344:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
38.2%
Hispanic
34.6%
Black
20%
Two or more races
6.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#20 Most Diverse Public HS in Indiana
Source: Niche

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.
Purdue University 488 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington 336 Students
Ball State University 298 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 217 Students
Indiana State University 163 Students
Ivy Tech Community College - Lafayette 144 Students
University of Indianapolis 139 Students
Butler University 118 Students
Michigan State University 77 Students
Ivy Tech Community College 67 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 85 Students
Business 81 Students
Psychology 75 Students
Biology 45 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Criminology 33 Students
Education 33 Students
Elementary Education 32 Students
Computer Science 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 265 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/18/2025
I don't live in LSC district, but I've always had a passion for the arts! Jeff's choir/music program stands out in our state- our advanced show choir is ranked 30 in the nation! I've found a home here, and so have many others. I wouldn't want it any other way.
5.0 Senior
7/19/2025
Jefferson is a great school. The teachers are very diverse and friendly. After-school involvement is very common whether it's sports or clubs. Many APs are offered and supplies are fairly good
4.0 Senior
11/11/2024
I have had a good experience with Jeff. I transferred from a different school district for the academics and I have loved it ever since.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 7 Reviews
1.0 student
12/18/2025
If you want your child be taken away by the police with no question and no clues and lies being spread where child then this is the school for you
5.0 parent
2/11/2023
City schools I guess. Not to mention I know lots of 'hood people' that went to Jeff High School. But, they're all my best good people no matter what anyone says about the city school environment.
5.0 parent
6/1/2017
Wonderful staff who care about the students and help them achieve their full potential.
5.0 parent
9/20/2015
My children have both benefitted tremendously from the excellent education they received/ are receiving from Jefferson High School. This school has amazing programs, extremely dedicated and caring teachers, and a diverse population that enables kids to grow up respecting and embracing differences. J...

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Jefferson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lafayette, IN and is served by the Lafayette School Corporation in Indiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,042 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Jefferson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $200,843. Discover additional schools in the area, like Oakland High School, Central Catholic Jr. - Sr. High School, Excel Center - Lafayette, and more. Learn more about what Lafayette has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jefferson High School.

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