Thomas Jefferson High School vs. Decatur High School
Should I attend Thomas Jefferson High School or Decatur High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Decatur High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,642 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 1,287 students in grades 9-12, Decatur High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,642 students
1,287 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1390 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1536 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
59%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
417
331
Grade 10 Students
431
352
Grade 11 Students
398
282
Grade 12 Students
396
322
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
10%
% Hispanic
37%
31%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
22%
26%
% Hawaiian
4%
6%
% Two or more races
8%
12%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.79
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%