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Jefferson High School

5210 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR, 97217

Ranked 187 of 214 in Oregon

Top schools in Portland
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Jefferson High School

5210 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR, 97217

About Jefferson High School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 14%
Reading 18%
State average proficiency is 14% in Math and 18% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
525
Total Students
$63467
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 19.24%
Asian 2.1%
Hispanic 21.9%
Black 43.43%
Two+ Races 11.62%
Native Am. 0.19%
White
19.24%
Asian
2.1%
Hispanic
21.9%
Black
43.43%
Two+ Races
11.62%
Native Am.
0.19%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 525
53.52%
281 Female
45.52%
239 Male

Student Population

525 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

210 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Jefferson High School Contact Information

Address

5210 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR, 97217

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Phone

(503) 916-5180

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TOP 187 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Jefferson High School

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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Jefferson High School is moving forward with a big plan to modernize its campus. This plan includes building a new center for the arts and upgrading the sports facilities. The school's Middle College program is still going strong, and more and more students are getting college credits through its long-standing partnership with Portland Community College.

FAQ

1. How can I find the best middle school near my neighborhood in Portland?

A. You can find the best middle schools here.


Q2. Does Jefferson High School help students think of new things?

Ans. Yes, students can learn more about art, music, and new projects to help them be more creative.


Q3. Does Jefferson High School teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get real-world experience that helps them get ready for the job market.


Q4. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Jefferson High School lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.


Q5. Does Portland have any highly-regarded elementary schools that focus on project-based learning?

Ans. Yes, you can find an elementary school in Portland that focuses on project-based learning here.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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
F

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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