Jefferson Forest High School
School Overview
Jefferson Forest High School is a public school located in Forest, Virginia. It is a school in Bedford County Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, 95% of students are proficient in Math learning and 96% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,385 students through grade 7 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 84 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,385 students are attending Jefferson Forest High School. By gender, there are 726 and 659 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Jefferson Forest High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 189 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Black | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| White | 173 | 96 | 77 |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 189 | 104 | 85 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 84 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Jefferson Forest High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 89.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 84 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 84 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 6 | 7.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 3.6% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 231 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 2 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 31,317 Households |
| Population | 77,899 |
| Male | 38,462 |
| Female | 39,914 |
| Child Population | 20,399 |
| Total Housing Units | 36,743 Units |
| Average House Value | $201,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $855 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.60% |
| Average Household Income | $64,199 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.94% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Jefferson Forest High School offers 26 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 336 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 273 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Jefferson Forest High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 26 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 336 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 87 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 132 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 260 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 273 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Bedford County Public Schools
In Bedford County Public Schools, 22 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.