Jefferson High School vs. Guilford High School
Should you attend Jefferson High School or Guilford 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
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Guilford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,114 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,071 students in grades 9-12, Guilford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,114 students
2,071 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
102 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3395 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2253 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Graduation Rate
68%
72%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
781
697
Grade 10 Students
546
528
Grade 11 Students
395
422
Grade 12 Students
392
424
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
55%
26%
% Black
19%
26%
% White
19%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
