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Thomas Jefferson High School

4100 W Grace St
Richmond, VA 23230
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 816 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Jefferson High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 816 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in VA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Thomas Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Thomas Jefferson High School's student population of 816 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
816 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Thomas Jefferson High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#359 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Thomas Jefferson High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
60-64%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thomas Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
85-89%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thomas Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
65-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Thomas Jefferson High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Thomas Jefferson High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
64%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Thomas Jefferson High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
22%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Thomas Jefferson High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Thomas Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Thomas Jefferson High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Thomas Jefferson High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thomas Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thomas Jefferson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Jefferson High School's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson High School is ranked #359 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson High School often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huguenot High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson High School?
The graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson High School is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson High School?
816 students attend Thomas Jefferson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Thomas Jefferson High School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson High School?
Thomas Jefferson High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson High School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Jefferson High School part of?
Thomas Jefferson High School is part of Richmond City School District.
In what neighborhood is Thomas Jefferson High School located?
Thomas Jefferson High School is located in the The West End neighborhood of Richmond, VA.

School Reviews
5   7/23/2011
THIS SCHOOL HAS BEEN A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR MY DAUGHTER WHO WILL BE A JUNIOR
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 816 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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