Jefferson High School in Newport, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Jefferson High School is a suburban public school in Newport, Michigan that is part of Jefferson School District. It serves 427 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.4:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

427 Students

26 Teachers

5707 Williams Rd

Newport, MI 48166 View local requests

http://www.jeffersonschools.org

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Jefferson High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Ms. Weaver

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Jefferson High School Demographics

64%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Jefferson High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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