About the Data
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9-12
Grades Served
1375
Total Enrollment
18:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
8:25am - 3:35pm
Monday & Friday
8:25am - 3:55pm
Tuesday & Thursday
9:25am - 3:55pm
Wednesday
Contact School
Uniforms
Public Transportation Passes Available
Transportation
About the School
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...
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.
Student Demographics
Asian
3.3%
Black or African American
18.2%
Hispanic or Latino
37.7%
White
34.2%
Other
6.5%
Teacher Demographics
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
1.4%
Black or African American
4.2%
Hispanic or Latino
8.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or More Races
1.4%
White
84.5%
Withheld
0%
Student Special Populations
Economically Disadvantaged
49.8%
English Learners
17%
Special Education
12.9%
12.11
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Students feel a sense of belonging | 86.9 % |
| Students feel engaged in learning and activities | 68.1 % |
| Students feel safe and healthy | 89.2 % |
| Students feel they have choice and agency | 75 % |
Parent Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Parents feel involved in school decisions | 60.1 % |
| Parents feel welcomed by their school | 88.1 % |
| Parents have positive interactions with teachers | 87.1 % |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 57.6 % | 61.1 % | +3.5 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 44.2 % | 33.3 % | -10.9 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.3 % | 49.4 % | +12.1 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 76.1 % | 79.8 % | +3.7 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 39.5 % | 41.1 % | +1.6 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 66.3 % | 72 % | +5.7 % |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 36 % | 36.7 % | +0.7 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 18.6 % | 17.8 % | -0.8 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 % | 24.7 % | +4.7 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 56.5 % | 50.9 % | -5.6 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 22.4 % | 20 % | -2.4 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 42.5 % | 45.7 % | +3.2 % |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 53 | 58 | +5.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 50.5 | 57.5 | +7.0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 55 | +14.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 52 | 53 | +1.0 |
| White | 63 | 62 | -1.0 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 54 | 59 | +5.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 50 | 54 | +4.0 |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 46 | 48 | +2.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | 32 | NA |
| Black or African American | 39 | 42 | +3.0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 | +2.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 60 | +18.0 |
| White | 51 | 53.5 | +2.5 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 49 | 50 | +1.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 41.5 | 46 | +4.5 |
4-Year Graduation Rate
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 86.42 % | 81 % | -5.4 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | 98 % | NA |
| Asian | 100 % | 81.8 % | -18.2 % |
| Black or African American | 82.69 % | 84.6 % | +1.9 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82.08 % | 73.5 % | -8.6 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100 % | 2 % | -98.0 % |
| Two or More Races | 95 % | 81.8 % | -13.2 % |
| White | 89.09 % | 86.5 % | -2.6 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 81.1 % | 77.7 % | -3.4 % |
Improvement Plan: Decreased due to Participation
State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings
Academic Club or Competition
Animation
Audio Production
Broadcast Journalism
Ceramics
Choir
Choreography
Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture
Composition
Digital Media Arts
Drama
Drawing
Film
French
Gifted and Talented
Honors Courses
Japanese
Pre-Collegiate Program
Service Learning
Spanish
STEM
Theatrical Design
Visual Arts
Special Programs Offered
ASCENT
AVID
Acting
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Band
Basketball (Boys)
Basketball (Girls)
Career and Technical Education
Community Service Club or Organization
Concurrent Enrollment
Credit Recovery Program
Cross Country (Boys)
Cross Country (Girls)
Field Hockey (Girls)
Fitness
Flag Football (Co-ed)
Football (Boys)
Future Center
Futures Football
Futures Volleyball
Golf (Boys)
Golf (Girls)
Guitar
Gymnastics
Highly Gifted and Talented
Ice Hockey
Internship Opportunities
JROTC
Jazz Band
Lacrosse (Boys)
Lacrosse (Girls)
Music
Musical Theatre
Native American Student Support Program
Painting
Photography
Physical Education (PE)
Robotics
School Yearbook or Newspaper
Sculpture
Soccer (Boys)
Soccer (Girls)
Social Clubs
Softball (Girls)
Spirit (Co-ed)
String Orchestra
Student Leadership
Swimming (Boys)
Swimming (Girls)
Technical Theatre
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
Mild-Moderate Support
Pragmatic Language and Executive Functioning (PLEX) Center-Based Program
Multi-Lingual Learners
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Early Childhood
Not Available
Discipline: % of Total Student Population
| Metric | In School Supensions | Out of School Suspensions | Referrals to Law Enforcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 8.4 % | 18.1 % | 0.3 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Asian | 0.2 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Black or African American | 2.5 % | 6.1 % | 0.1 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.1 % | 7.7 % | 0.2 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Two or More Races | 0.8 % | 0.8 % | 0 % |
| White | 1.9 % | 3.5 % | 0.1 % |
Absenteeism
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 89.2 % |
| Truancy Rate | 5.4 % |