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Jefferson High

6996 Mission St., Daly City, CA, 94014

About Jefferson High

Jefferson High School is a well-known public high school in Daly City, California, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of five high schools in the Jefferson Union High School District and is known for being a top school because it cares about helping students learn. There are about 1,100 students at the school, and there is one teacher for every 19 students. With an AP participation rate of 28%, students can take Advanced Placement classes and tests. The campus is very diverse, with 95% of students being minorities and 40% of students coming from low-income families. Data shows that for the years 2025 to 2026, 19% of students were good at math and 44% were good at reading. The school also helps students get ready for college by giving them tests like the SAT and ACT. Jefferson High School is one of the most well-known schools in the area. It does a great job of creating a welcoming environment and offering a wide range of options for its students, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

Jefferson High Contact Information

Address

6996 Mission St., Daly City, CA, 94014

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Phone

(650) 550-7700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 19%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 19% in Math and 44% in Reading.
56
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1071
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4605 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Jefferson High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 4.58%
Asian 37.82%
Hispanic 49.39%
Black 2.71%
Two+ Races 3.36%
Native Am. 0%
White
4.58%
Asian
37.82%
Hispanic
49.39%
Black
2.71%
Two+ Races
3.36%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1071
46.59%
499 Female
52.75%
565 Male

Student Population

1071 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

140 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Jefferson High School is building a new gym and pool that will be state-of-the-art. The gym will have a main court with 1,200 seats, dance classrooms, and an outdoor pool. The school's Engineering Pathway has just started an exciting new Electric Vehicle Collaborative. This will give students specialized training and certifications for jobs in clean energy and sustainability. The campus also still offers programs that are rich in culture, like its heritage language courses that help students connect with their community through language and traditional activities.

FAQ

Q1. Are there students from many different backgrounds at the school?

Ans. Yes, the school has a very diverse group of students.

Q2. Does the school offer counseling or therapy?

Ans. Yes, the school offers counseling, behavioral support, and intervention services all in one place.

Q3. Does Jefferson High have Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes?

Ans. Yes, the school offers CTE classes and optional programs.

Q4. Is it possible for students to take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, the school lets students who want to go to college take the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Does Jefferson High have activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can participate in sports, clubs, the arts, and leadership programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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