Serving 375 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Thomas Jefferson Charter ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson Charter's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Developing Virtuous Citizen Leaders
School Mascot
Patriots
School Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Charter ranks within the top 5% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Charter is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
32%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
63%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriots
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Jefferson Charter's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson Charter is ranked #21 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson Charter often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Vision Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson Charter?
The graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson Charter is 50%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Charter?
375 students attend Thomas Jefferson Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Thomas Jefferson Charter students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Charter?
Thomas Jefferson Charter has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Charter offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Charter part of?
Thomas Jefferson Charter is part of Thomas Jefferson Charter School Inc. School District.
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