Thomas Jefferson High School
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(253) 945-5600
Thomas Jefferson High School serves 1,703 students in grades 9-12.
Thomas Jefferson High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Thomas Jefferson High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson High School's student population of 1,703 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,703 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 78 teachers |
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School Comparison
Thomas Jefferson High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson High School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1440 out of 2039 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 20% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 23% |
| Black | 13% | 4% |
| White | 26% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 4% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.80 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 94% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Federal Way School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Thomas Jefferson High School is Career Academy At Truman High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kilo Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Camelot Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Auburn Camelot Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 307 students10
0.6 miles
4041 S 298th
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-2500 0.6 PK-5 307 - Auburn Valhalla Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 51%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 587 students10
0.6 miles
27847 42nd Av S
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-4300 0.6 PK-5 587 - Kent Star Lake Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 42%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 430 students10
1.1 miles
4014 S 270th
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 945-4000 1.1 PK-5 430 - Auburn Kilo Middle School Math: 30% | Reading: 41%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 604 students10
1.2 miles
4400 S 308th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-4700 1.2 6-8 604 - Auburn Lake Dolloff Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 41%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 489 students10
1.2 miles
4200 S 308th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-2800 1.2 PK-5 489
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