Thomas Jefferson High School
- Thomas Jefferson High School serves 1,053 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Thomas Jefferson High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Thomas Jefferson High School's student population of 1,053 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,053 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thomas Jefferson High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #773 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 34% |
| Black | 19% | 5% |
| White | 39% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | 88% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas Jefferson High School is Mountain View Virtual (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Middle School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Southmoor Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Southmoor Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 481 students
0.6 miles
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Denver, CO 80237
(720)424-3930 0.6 PK-5 481 - Denver The Cottage At Holly Ridge Grades: PK | 68 students
0.8 miles
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Denver, CO 80222
(720)554-3280 0.8 PK 68 - Denver Bradley International School Grades: PK-5 | 564 students
1.1 miles
3051 South Elm Street
Denver, CO 80222
(720)424-9468 1.1 PK-5 564 - Denver Holly Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 677 students
1.1 miles
6161 East Cornell Avenue
Denver, CO 80222
(720)747-2500 1.1 PK-5 677 - Denver Samuels Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 503 students
1.7 miles
3985 South Vincennes Court
Denver, CO 80237
(720)424-4450 1.7 PK-5 503
School Reviews
| 5 I read another review of this school and it said that there are alot of potheads here.Nowadays there are going to be potheads at every high school. The main focus at this school is that my freshman daughter likes this school and the Teachers. She is eager to learn--isn't that what a good school should be about? The students know that if there is a problem, that they have someone to go to. Isn't this also what a good school should be? The courses that are offered are diversified, there is something for everyone to choose. I was reluctant at first to have my daughter go here from the reviews that I had read. However, I would rate this school as very good and the teachers and staff as excellent and caring for their students. Isn't this what a good school should be? I think so---I would highly recommend this school to any student wanting to go here. Every school is going to have students wanting to party instead of studying--it is up to the individual student to make up their minds what they want from their lives. Peer pressure is everywhere--this school is available to the students with any problems. I think this is what a good school should be-------Signed a parent of a freshman. - Posted by Parent - djenn |
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