State of the District 2026: A Shared Investment in Jeffco's Students
Thu Jan 29 2026
State of the District 2026: A Shared Investment in Jeffco's Students At the 2026 State of the District, Superintendent Tracy Dorland shared a transparent look at where Jeffco Public Schools stands today—highlighting strong student outcomes, ongoing challenges, and the shared responsibility required to sustain excellence for the future.
Student Success at Every Stage Jeffco continues to see strong gains for students across every stage of learning. In elementary school, more students are building strong foundations. In middle school, students are finding belonging while exploring interests and developing skills that prepare them for what's next. In high school, expanded college and career pathways are helping students graduate with real-world experience and options for the future.
These efforts contributed to the Class of 2025 achieving Jeffco's highest graduation rate in 16 years.
Looking Ahead: Challenges and Shared Responsibility Even as students thrive, Jeffco is navigating financial challenges that require continued community partnership. Declining enrollment and some of the lowest per-pupil funding on the Front Range create real constraints, underscoring the need for ongoing community conversations about sustainable funding and continued investment in students, staff and schools. Jeffco is exploring future revenue options for the community to partner in.
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State of the District 2026: A Shared Investment in Jeffco's Students At the 2026 State of the District, Superintendent Tracy Dorland shared a transparent look at where Jeffco Public Schools stands today—highlighting strong student outcomes, ongoing challenges, and the shared responsibility required to sustain excellence for the future. Student Success at Every Stage Jeffco continues to see strong gains for students across every stage of learning. In elementary school, more students are building strong foundations. In middle school, students are finding belonging while exploring interests and developing skills that prepare them for what's next. In high school, expanded college and career pathways are helping students graduate with real-world experience and options for the future. These efforts contributed to the Class of 2025 achieving Jeffco's highest graduation rate in 16 years. Looking Ahead: Challenges and Shared Responsibility Even as students thrive, Jeffco is navigating financial challenges that require continued community partnership. Declining enrollment and some of the lowest per-pupil funding on the Front Range create real constraints, underscoring the need for ongoing community conversations about sustainable funding and continued investment in students, staff and schools. Jeffco is exploring future revenue options for the community to partner in.