The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the New York state average of 39%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (11-12)
704 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)21-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)24%
9%
Hispanic
(11-12)19%
23%
Black
(11-12)50%
18%
White
(11-12)7%
48%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
1%
Graduation Rate
(12-13)35-39%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
88%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson High School?
The graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson High School is 35-39%, which is lower than the New York state average of 78%.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson High School?
704 students attend Thomas Jefferson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Thomas Jefferson High School students are Black, 24% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are White.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson High School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Thomas Jefferson High School part of?
Thomas Jefferson High School is part of Rochester City School District.
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