Serving 1,478 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,478 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 61% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Thomas Jefferson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Thomas Jefferson High School is ranked #6996 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson High School?
The graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson High School is 61%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson High School?
1,478 students attend Thomas Jefferson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Thomas Jefferson High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson High School?
Thomas Jefferson High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson High School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thomas Jefferson High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Thomas Jefferson High School located?
Thomas Jefferson High School is located in the Northwest Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Northwest Dallas.
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The nearest high school to Thomas Jefferson High School is Letot Campus (2.2 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,478 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 61% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
