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Thomas Jefferson High School

Thomas Jefferson High School

Address: 3950 South Holly Street, Denver

Phone: (720) 423-7000

Principal Name: Mike Christoff

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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 %
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