SOUTHMOOR PARK · ÉCOLE DE QUARTIER · NIVEAUX 9–12

Thomas Jefferson High School

3950 South Holly Street · Denver, CO

élèves
1,363
enseignant : élèves
17:1
par élève
16,638
Walk Score
41

Note de performance

Performance Plan · 2026*

Source

Source : Colorado School Performance Framework

2026

Performance Plan

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En un coup d'œil

Note de performance · 2019–2026

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025*

2026*

Aucune note publiée (COVID-19): 2020–2021 · *préliminaire · Source : Colorado School Performance Framework

About the School

Schools provided these descriptions and may update them from year to year. Please contact the school directly for the most current information.

Thomas Jefferson High School prepares students for exciting careers in broadcasting, journalism, 3-D animation, robotics and more through our cutting-edge Center for Communication Technology Magnet. We also offer an extensive list of Advanced Placement and Concurrent Enrollment options for students in addition to our rigorous course offerings. We ensure that our students leave TJ ready for their next chapter, either in college or in the workforce.

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School Details

Grades Served
9-12
Monday - Friday
8:20am-3:20pm
Total Enrollment
1,363

Source

Denver Public Schools school-provided data

Total enrollment represents the number of PK-12 students present in October 2025. These numbers may have changed as students move in and out of the district.

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Teacher-to-Student Ratio
17:1

Source

Denver Public Schools school-provided data

Teacher-to-Student ratio shows the number of teaching staff to the number of students. Teachers may include classroom teachers, enrichment / specials teachers, special educators, and other members of instructional staff. This is not representative of class size.

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Uniforms
Not Required

Source

Denver Public Schools school-provided data

Uniform requirements and guidelines may change from year to year and differ from school to school. Schools that do not require uniforms will still adhere to dress code policies. Please confirm uniform and dress code requirements with the school.

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Transportation
No Transportation Available

Source

Denver Public Schools school-provided data

Transportation options may change from year to year and based on staffing issues. Students with special needs may receive transporation services based on their assigned program and/or Individualized Education Plan. Students may also be eligible for free or reduced cost bus passes through RTD. Please confirm transportation options with the school.

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Per Pupil Expenditure
16,638

Source

Denver Public Schools school-provided data

Per pupil expenditure is the average amount of money spent on each student. This includes costs for staff, building and maintenance, supplies, and other small and large scale expenses necessary to operate a school.

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Journée d'école · lun–ven

8:20am
3:20pm

87.7%

Students feel a sense of belonging

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Qui étudie ici

Student Demographics

This data is based on the October 2025 enrollment counts.

Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
White 31.8%
Black or African American 16.5%
Other 7.3%
Asian 3.0%

Student Special Populations

This data represents the student population as of October 2025. This information may have changed since that time.

Economically Disadvantaged 52.4%
English Learners 24.2%
Special Education 10.2%

Teacher Demographics

This data represents the self-identified racial background of the teaching staff at the school as of October 2024.

Teacher Demographics ▸
White 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Black or African American 4.1%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More Races 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native <1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%
Unknown or Withheld <1%

Average Years of Teacher Experience

Average Years of Experience for Teachers
12.11

Source

Denver Public Schools school-provided data

Average years of teacher experience were provided by Denver Public Schools in October 2024. Schools with NA do not have data available. Please contact the school directly for more information.

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Student Survey Results

The student survey, known as Your Voice / Tu Voz was completed with students in Spring of 2025. These data were obtained by a Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) request to Denver Public Schools (DPS).  Questions were sorted into topic areas based on prior DPS reports and the results we report reflect the percent of all responses that were in the top two most positive categories for each question, such as "strongly agree" and "agree".  Parent results are only presented where at least 30 responses were available.  Student results are only presented where at least 30 responses were available or the approximated response rate for the school was 50% or greater.

Élèves Parents 2025

Students feel a sense of belonging

87.7%

Students feel engaged in learning and activities

75.1%

Students feel safe and healthy

89.0%

Students feel they have choice and agency

79.4%

Parent Survey Results

Parents feel involved in school decisions 60.1%
Parents feel welcomed by their school 88.1%
Parents have positive interactions with teachers 87.1%

Discipline: % of Total Student Population

This data represents the total number of disciplinary actions in the 2024-2025 school year divided by the total population of students in the same year. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time.

All Students

In School Suspensions

13.6%

Out of School Suspensions

11.7%

Referrals to Law Enforcement

0.3%

American Indian or Alaska Native

In School Suspensions

NA

Out of School Suspensions

NA

Referrals to Law Enforcement

NA

Asian

In School Suspensions

1.9%

Out of School Suspensions

0.0%

Referrals to Law Enforcement

0.0%

Black or African American

In School Suspensions

24.7%

Out of School Suspensions

26.9%

Referrals to Law Enforcement

0.4%

Hispanic or Latino

In School Suspensions

12.7%

Out of School Suspensions

9.0%

Referrals to Law Enforcement

0.4%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

In School Suspensions

NA

Out of School Suspensions

NA

Referrals to Law Enforcement

NA

Two or More Races

In School Suspensions

22.2%

Out of School Suspensions

31.9%

Referrals to Law Enforcement

0.0%

White

In School Suspensions

9.3%

Out of School Suspensions

5.7%

Referrals to Law Enforcement

0.2%

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Comment réussissent les élèves

SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college. Students who meet or exceed benchmarks are considered to have a 75% chance of earning at least a C in an entry-level credit-bearing college course. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time.

2025 2026 Évolution
All Students 63.9 62.9 −1.0
Black or African American 46.3 45.8 −0.5
Hispanic or Latino 48.9 47.7 −1.2
White 82.1 86.0 +3.9
Economically Disadvantaged 50.0 42.1 −7.9
Not Economically Disadvantaged 71.5 78.5 +7.0

SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college. Students who meet or exceed benchmarks are considered to have a 75% chance of earning at least a C in an entry-level credit-bearing college course. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time.

2025 2026 Évolution
All Students 37.7 35.9 −1.8
Black or African American 19.5 8.3 −11.2
Hispanic or Latino 20.7 27.3 +6.6
White 58.5 57.0 −1.5
Economically Disadvantaged 23.4 16.8 −6.6
Not Economically Disadvantaged 45.6 50.0 +4.4

PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college. Median Growth provides information on how students performed compared to other students with the same initial test score in that content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time. Scores that are greater than 50 indicate that students are growing more academically at this school than most students in Colorado. Scores that are less than 50 indicate that students at this school are growing less compared to other Colorado students.

2025 2026 Évolution
All Students 54.0 60.0 +6.0
Black or African American 41.0 62.0 +21.0
Hispanic or Latino 51.0 53.0 +2.0
Two or More Races 54.0 53.0 −1.0
White 62.0 64.5 +2.5
Economically Disadvantaged 44.0 50.0 +6.0
Not Economically Disadvantaged 59.0 68.5 +9.5

PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Math

The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college. Median Growth provides information on how students performed compared to other students with the same initial test score in that content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time. Scores that are greater than 50 indicate that students are growing more academically at this school than most students in Colorado. Scores that are less than 50 indicate that students at this school are growing less compared to other Colorado students.

2025 2026 Évolution
All Students 51.0 55.0 +4.0
Asian 42.0 40.5 −1.5
Black or African American 53.0 52.5 −0.5
Hispanic or Latino 44.5 50.0 +5.5
Two or More Races 40.0 56.5 +16.5
White 58.0 61.0 +3.0
Economically Disadvantaged 45.5 50.0 +4.5
Not Economically Disadvantaged 53.0 58.0 +5.0

4-Year Graduation Rate

The 4-Year Graduation Rate shows the percentage of students who graduated from high school within a tradition 4-year period. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time. Values of 98 could be between 98 and 100 and values of 2 could be between 0 and 2.

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2024 2025 Évolution
All Students 88.8 87.3 −1.5
American Indian or Alaska Native 98.0 50.0 −48.0
Asian 84.6 85.7 +1.1
Black or African American 84.3 90.6 +6.3
Hispanic or Latino 83.5 80.2 −3.3
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 2.0 2.0 0.0
Two or More Races 93.8 93.8 0.0
White 94.7 93.6 −1.1
Economically Disadvantaged 89.7 87.7 −2.0

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Ce que l'école propose

Schools provided this information and may update it from year to year. Please contact the school to confirm programs of interest.

Academic Offerings

  • Academic Club or Competition
  • Animation
  • Audio Production
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Ceramics
  • Choir
  • Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture
  • Competency-Based Learning
  • Composition
  • Digital Media Arts
  • Directing
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Environmental Science
  • Film
  • Fine Arts
  • French
  • Gifted and Talented Supports
  • Honors Courses
  • Japanese
  • STEM
  • Spanish
  • Theatrical Design
  • Visual Arts

Special Programs

  • ASCENT
  • AVID
  • Acting
  • Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
  • Band
  • Baseball (Boys)
  • Basketball (Boys)
  • Basketball (Girls)
  • CareerConnect
  • Community Service Club or Organization
  • Concurrent Enrollment
  • Credit Recovery Program
  • Cross Country (Boys)
  • Cross Country (Girls)
  • Dance Technique
  • ELCSports
  • Fitness
  • Football (Boys)
  • Future Center
  • Futures Football
  • Gardening
  • Golf (Boys)
  • Golf (Girls)
  • Guitar
  • Highly Gifted and Talented
  • Internship Opportunities
  • JROTC
  • Jazz Band
  • Lacrosse (Boys)
  • Lifetime Activities
  • Modern Band
  • Music
  • Musical Theatre
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Physical Education (PE)
  • Robotics
  • School Yearbook or Newspaper
  • Sculpture
  • Soccer (Boys)
  • Soccer (Girls)
  • Social Clubs
  • Softball (Girls)
  • Spirit (Co-ed)
  • Sports Clubs
  • String Orchestra
  • Student Leadership
  • Swimming (Boys)
  • Swimming (Girls)
  • Technology
  • Tennis (Boys)
  • Tennis (Girls)
  • Track and Field (Boys)
  • Track and Field (Girls)
  • Volleyball (Boys)
  • Volleyball (Girls)
  • Wrestling (Boys)

Student Services & Supports

  • After-School Programs
  • Breakfast
  • Community Resources
  • Lunch
  • School-Based Health Centers

Special Education

  • Affective Needs Center-Based Program (AN)
  • Multi-Intensive Center-Based Program (MI)

Multi-Lingual Learners

  • Spanish for Heritage Speakers

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Plan d'amélioration et assiduité

Unified Improvement Plan: Priority Performance Challenges

Unified Improvement Planning was introduced in 2009 to streamline improvement planning components of state and federal accountability requirements. Based on the Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids (SB212-08), the primary purpose of improvement planning is to align efforts to: Ensure all students exit the K-12 education system ready for post-secondary education, and/or to be successful in the workforce, earning a living wage immediately upon graduation. The School Finder only contains one portion of the UIP, each school's Priority Performance Challenges. To access any school's complete UIP, you can visit: School and District UIPs

Priority Performance Challenges

  • COSAT Achievement in Math and English
  • High Chronic Absenteeism
  • Overall Graduation Rate

Données fournies par les écoles de Denver Public Schools

Absenteeism

This data shows three attendance measures. Average Daily Attendance is the percentage of possible student days that students attended. Chronic Absenteeism is the percentage of students who were absent 10 percent or more of the days enrolled during the school year; this includes all absences, whether unexcused, excused, or due to suspension. Truancy Rate is the percentage of possible student days that were unexcused absences. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time.

Average Daily Attendance

2026
88.7%

Chronic Absenteeism

2026
41.3%

Truancy Rate

2026
6.7%

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À propos de ces données

About the Data

This guide uses data from Denver Public Schools, the Colorado Department of Education, individual school websites, and Colorado Open Records Act requests. If you find any errors, please let us know. Keep in mind that corrections may be needed on other websites as well.

Données fournies par les écoles de Denver Public Schools