Jeffers High School

Jeffers High School is a public school in Painesdale, Michigan. It serves students in grades 7–12 for the Adams Township School District.[1]

Jeffers High School
Address
43084 Goodell Street

Painesdale
,
Michigan
49955

United States
Coordinates47°2′26″N 88°40′7″W
Information
TypePublic secondary
School districtAdams Township School District
SuperintendentTim Keteri
PrincipalSteve Lishinski
Teaching staff12.03 (on a FTE basis)
Grades7–12
Enrollment210 (2014–15)
Student to teacher ratio17.46
Color(s)green and white
Athletics conferenceCopper Mountain Conference
NicknameJets
Websitehttp://www.adams.k12.mi.us
[1]

History

Before 1949, Jeffers was called Painesdale High School. It was built in 1909, replacing the original Adams Township School in Atlantic Mine. Painesdale High was renamed to honor Fred and Cora Jeffers, the district's first superintendent and principal respectively. Mr. Jeffers served the Adams Township School District from 1894 to 1950. At the height of the copper boom, the school served students from Adams, Stanton and Elm River townships in Houghton County, along with Bohemia Township in Ontonagon County. The original building is still in use, though a major addition was built in 1934. From 1909 to 1945, some students were transported to and from school via a special school train on the Copper Range Railroad.[2]

Academics

In 2016, Jeffers was recognized by US News & World Report as a national bronze medal school.[3]

Athletics

The Jeffers Jets compete in the Copper Mountain Conference. The school colors are green and white. The following sports are offered:[4]

Upper Peninsula champions

The boys golf teams won the Upper Peninsula (UP) championship in 2012, 2013 and 2014.[5]

Girls' golf took the UP championship in 2006 and 2007.[6]

The boys cross country team were the UP champions in 1976–1979, 1983, 1985, 1990–1993 and 2006.[7]

The girls cross country team took the UP championship in 1984, 1985, 1994 and 1996.[8]

Demographics

In 2014–15, 54.3% of the 210 students were male and 45.7% female. 0.4% of the enrollment were Native American or Alaskan, 0.4% were Hispanic, 1.0% were Black, 1.0% were Multiracial and 97.2% were White. There were no Asian or Pacific islanders enrolled. 60% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch.[1]

References
  1. "National Center for Education Statistics – Jeffers High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  2. "School History". adams.k12.mi.us. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  3. "Jeffers High School". usnews.com. US News & World Report. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  4. "Athletics – Jeffers High School – Adams Township Schools". adams.k12.mi.us. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  5. "Team Champions – Boys Golf – MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  6. "Team Champions – Girls Golf – MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  7. "Team Champions – Boys Cross Country – MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  8. "Team Champions – Girls Cross Country – MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
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