Jefferson High School
Rockford, IL · Rockford SD 205 · Grades 9 - 12
592nd of 601 Illinois high schools statewide · better than 1%▼ Declining
Jefferson High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson High School 592nd of 601 Illinois high schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 1% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 19th in 2019 to 2th in 2025 — declining.
Jefferson High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Jefferson High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,170 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36.4% | 54.5% | ▲ 18.1 pts | |
| Black | 21.8% | 20.0% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| White | 34.3% | 18.3% | ▼ 16.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.8% | 4.4% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.5% | 2.3% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Jefferson High School
Typical home value $195K in zip 61109 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Jefferson High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Rockford East High SchoolRockford SD 205 · 3.5 mi away587th of 601
ELA 16% · Math 8% - –Roosevelt CenterRockford SD 205 · 5.9 mi away
- 3Guilford High SchoolRockford SD 205 · 6.5 mi away480th of 601
ELA 34% · Math 21% - 3Auburn High SchoolRockford SD 205 · 7.5 mi away434th of 601
ELA 38% · Math 27% - 7Stillman Valley High SchoolMeridian CUSD 223 · 10.2 mi away239th of 601
ELA 50% · Math 44% - 3Harlem High SchoolHarlem UD 122 · 10.3 mi away456th of 601
ELA 36% · Math 25% - 4Belvidere North High SchBelvidere CUSD 100 · 10.7 mi away374th of 601
ELA 47% · Math 29% - 2Belvidere High SchoolBelvidere CUSD 100 · 10.9 mi away521st of 601
ELA 30% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson High School in?
Jefferson High School is part of the Rockford SD 205 district in Rockford, Illinois.
Is Jefferson High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson High School 592nd of 601 Illinois high schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson High School?
Hispanic 55%, Black 20%, White 18%, Two or more races 4% (2,170 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61109 is $195K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.