Jefferson Davis High School

About Jefferson Davis High School

Jefferson Davis High School is a public school located in Houston, Texas. Established in 1962, the school is a part of the Houston Independent School District and serves students in grades 9-12. Jefferson Davis High School is known for its diverse student body, which includes students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. The school offers a variety of academic programs, including Advanced Placement courses, dual-credit courses, and career and technical education courses. The school also has a strong athletics program, with teams competing in the UIL 5A Conference. The school’s mascot is the Panther, and the school colors are blue and white. Jefferson Davis High School has a strong commitment to excellence and is dedicated to providing students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in college and beyond. The school has a long tradition of academic and athletic success, and its graduates have gone on to become successful professionals in a variety of fields.

Address:	3420 Carter Hill Rd Montgomery, AL 36111
Phone:	(334) 269-3714
Site:	www.jd.mps-al.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,558 students

Overview Jefferson Davis High School

Jefferson Davis High School serves 1,558 students in grades 9-12.
Jefferson Davis High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Jefferson Davis High School

Jefferson Davis High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Jefferson Davis High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.