Thomas Jefferson High School
Tel:
(712)328-6493
- Thomas Jefferson High School serves 1,238 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 66% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Thomas Jefferson High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Thomas Jefferson High School's student population of 1,238 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,238 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 76 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thomas Jefferson High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson High School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1108 out of 1,252 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 11% |
| Black | 5% | 6% |
| White | 72% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.24 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Council Bluffs Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas Jefferson High School is Ne Correctional Youth Facility (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Woodrow Wilson Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Edison Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Council Bluffs Edison Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 502 students
0.3 miles
2218 3rd Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712)328-6516 0.3 PK-5 502 - Council Bluffs Woodrow Wilson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 967 students
0.6 miles
712 N 21st St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712)328-6476 0.6 6-8 967 - Council Bluffs Franklin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 527 students
0.7 miles
3130 Ave C
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712)328-6469 0.7 PK-5 527 - Council Bluffs Roosevelt Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 494 students
0.7 miles
517 N 17th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712)328-6528 0.7 PK-5 494 - Council Bluffs Rue Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 330 students
0.9 miles
3326 6th Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712)328-6540 0.9 PK-5 330
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