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Jefferson Junior/Senior High

1315 4TH AVENUE, GREELEY, CO 80631GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 07–12Non-Charter
595
Students
Total enrolled
52%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 40% vs nat'l
$21,500
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 50% vs nat'l
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 595 students in grades 07–12 in GREELEY, Colorado.
50% above average funding
District spends $21,500 per pupil, 50% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Jefferson Junior/Senior High is a large high in GREELEY, Colorado, serving grades 07–12 with 595 students. The district invests $21,500 per student — 50% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 52% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Jefferson Junior/Senior High

595
Total Students
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
68%
Free Lunch
39
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution344 male · 251 female
58%
42%
Male 58%Female 42%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility68%
National avg 52% · 406 students
Student Composition
18%
78%
Asian1%
White18%
Hispanic / Latino78%
Black1%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080441006461

Academic Outcomes at Jefferson Junior/Senior High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
52
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
52%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 57th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 80631

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,500Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,500
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,460
Student Support$4,085
Administration$2,580
Operations$3,225
Other$2,150
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,500 spent per student, an estimated $9,524 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
48%
39%
State government
47.9%
Local (property tax)
38.8%
Federal programs
13.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,500/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 52% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Bella Romero Academy of Applied TechnologyS. Christa McAuliffe STEM AcademyChappelow K-8 Magnet SchoolSalida del Sol Academy
+14 more
↓
Middle
Heath Middle SchoolPrairie Heights Middle SchoolBrentwood Middle SchoolFranklin Middle School
↓
High School
Greeley West High SchoolGreeley Central High SchoolNorthridge High SchoolUnion Colony Preparatory School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades07 – 12
Location—
CountyWeld County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta →
Phone: (970)348-1600
NCES ID: 080441006461
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in GREELEY seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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Other
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High
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Elem
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Elem
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Elem
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School
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District School Rankings
Location
1315 4TH AVENUE, GREELEY, CO 80631
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.