Thomas Jefferson High School vs. East High School
Should I attend Thomas Jefferson High School or East 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 Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,374 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Jefferson High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,589 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,374 students
2,589 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
124 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#384 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#128 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
75%
Graduation Rate
92%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
501
736
Grade 10 Students
327
641
Grade 11 Students
280
662
Grade 12 Students
266
550
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
36%
22%
% Black
19%
16%
% White
34%
51%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%