Thomas Jefferson High School
Tel:
(253)945-5600
- Thomas Jefferson High School serves 1,766 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 82% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Thomas Jefferson High School's student population of 1,766 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,766 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 84 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thomas Jefferson High School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson High School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1034 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 51% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 20% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 23% |
| Black | 13% | 4% |
| White | 30% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.78 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85% | 82% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Federal Way School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas Jefferson High School is Technology Access Foundation Academy (1.3 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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Auburn Camelot Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 327 students
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4041 S 298th
Auburn, WA 98001
(253)945-2500 0.6 PK-5 327 - Auburn Valhalla Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 597 students
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27847 42nd Av S
Auburn, WA 98001
(253)945-4300 0.6 PK-5 597 - Kent Star Lake Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 426 students
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4014 S 270th
Kent, WA 98031
(253)945-4000 1.1 PK-5 426 - Auburn Kilo Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 566 students
1.2 miles
4400 S 308th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253)945-4700 1.2 6-8 566 - Auburn Lake Dolloff Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 468 students
1.2 miles
4200 S 308th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253)945-2800 1.2 PK-5 468
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