[3] JFHS is designed with four levels and houses over sixty-six classrooms.

In 2008–2009, the school was renovated and added two new science and math hallways.

Jefferson Forest High School's past enrollment in 2006–2008 is 1,250 students and 1,375 in 2008–2009.

[4] In 2018 and 2019, several controversial incidents occurred, including two where students displayed a Confederate flag and shared photos during the school's Spirit Week.

This led to discussion at the school board level, including a proposal to ban the display of "any symbols of racism or oppression".