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Jefferson High highlights test gains, higher graduation and expanded co‑teaching
Summary
Principal John Harrigan told the board Jefferson High posted a 7% math and 4% ELA CAASPP improvement, raised its graduation rate to 95% and expanded co‑teaching, peer tutoring and an extensive support needs program; trustees praised the instructional work and requested continued district support.
Principal John Harrigan gave the board a detailed site report showing measurable academic gains and several instructional initiatives at Jefferson High School.
Harrigan said CAASPP results showed “a 7% improvement in math and a 4% improvement in English language arts” and described a 95% graduation rate for the class of 2025 and a 66% A–G (UC eligibility) rate. He credited shifts in instructional practice — expanded co‑teaching across core subjects, more tuned assessment practices, implementation of tuning protocols for teachers and a peer‑tutoring program — with the improvements.
Harrigan also described growth in the school’s extensive support needs program (about 19 students this year) and outlined plans for peer observation weeks, course mapping and targeted assessments to build student recall and problem‑solving skills. He said the district is working with teachers and county partners to sustain co‑teaching supports and professional development.
Trustees praised the presentation as an instructional success story and asked follow‑up questions about expanding supports and scaling practices to other sites.
What’s next: Trustees and district staff said they will discuss budget and staffing implications during the district budget work study in April and continue supporting practices shown to be driving gains at Jefferson High.
