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Jefferson Union High

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 51.6/100

Jefferson Union High has 5 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 51.6/100 — 7.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Oceana High at 67/100, where 32.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,350 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 26.8%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
51.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
46.8
20.3 – 67.2
Avg Exceeded %
18.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 46.8 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 26.8%, 8.7pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.5%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Oceana High leads the district at 67 with 32.5% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Jefferson Union High

2 Strong All-Around3 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
36.3%
White
17.4%
Asian
12.1%
Black
1.9%
Other
32.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
34%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Jefferson Union High spends $15,350 per student in current expenditures — $535 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,350
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
4,236
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 36.3%
$11,258 → $15,350
Spending Efficiency
3.36
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 57%Support 42%Other 1%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$65,207–$112,085
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
212
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (5)

Jefferson Union High has 5 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.6 — 4.1 points above the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Oceana High with a Scope Score of 67 and 32.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Oceana High
Jefferson Union High Strong All-Around
32.5%Solid
67/100
2Terra Nova High
Jefferson Union High Strong All-Around
21.2%Solid
64/100
3Westmoor High
Jefferson Union High Building Momentum
26.4%Solid
61/100
4Jefferson High
Jefferson Union High Building Momentum
12.1%Developing
46/100
5Thornton High
Jefferson Union High Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
20/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Jefferson Union High

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Jefferson Union High a good school district?
Jefferson Union High has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.6/100, which is 7.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 18.4% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Jefferson Union High?
The highest-scoring school in Jefferson Union High is Oceana High with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 32.5% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Jefferson Union High spend per student?
Jefferson Union High spends $15,350 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Jefferson Union High?
Teacher salaries in Jefferson Union High range from $65,207–$112,085 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.