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Jefferson Union High: Jefferson Union High averages 49.3/100 — 4.5 points above the state average.

Near Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 49.3/100

Jefferson Union High has 6 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 49.3/100 — 4.5 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Summit Public School: Shasta at 65/100, where 31.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,350 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 24.8%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
49.3
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
46.7
18.2 – 64.9
Avg Exceeded %
20.6%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
24.8%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 6 ranked

Jefferson Union High's high schools average 49.3/100 — 5.6 points above the state average.

District Analysis

Jefferson Union High has 6 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 49.3/100 — 4.5 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Score range of 46.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 24.8%, 6.9pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 3.9%, above the state average of 1.6%.

Summit Public School: Shasta leads the district at 65 with 31.4% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Jefferson Union High

2 Strong All-Around4 Building Momentum

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

Student demographics

Hispanic
37.3%
White
15.3%
Asian
14.0%
Black
1.4%
Other
32.0%
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
3.21
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

For the data nerds

Every school in Jefferson Union High

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

High Schools (6)

Jefferson Union High has 6 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.3 — 5.6 points above the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Summit Public School: Shasta with a Scope Score of 65 and 31.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Summit Public School: Shasta
Jefferson Union High Strong All-Around
31.4%Solid
65/100
2Oceana High
Jefferson Union High Strong All-Around
32.5%Solid
60/100
3Terra Nova High
Jefferson Union High Building Momentum
21.2%Solid
57/100
4Westmoor High
Jefferson Union High Building Momentum
26.4%Solid
55/100
5Jefferson High
Jefferson Union High Building Momentum
12.1%Developing
41/100
6Thornton High
Jefferson Union High Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
18/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Jefferson Union High a good school district?
Jefferson Union High has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.3/100, which is 4.5 points above the state average. 20.6% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven 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 Summit Public School: Shasta with a Scope Score of 65/100 and 31.4% 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.