Thomas Jefferson High School
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson High School is a public school located in Dallas, Texas. It is a school in Dallas Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 64% of students are proficient in Math learning and 31% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,703 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 118 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,703 students are attending Thomas Jefferson High School. By gender, there are 887 and 816 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Thomas Jefferson High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 187 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 181 | 86 | 95 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| White | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| in LEP Program | 50 | 28 | 22 |
| Total | 187 | 88 | 99 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 118 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Thomas Jefferson High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 64.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 118 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 118 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 24 | 20.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 18 | 15.3% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 341 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 423,435 Households |
| Population | 1,099,443 |
| Male | 558,259 |
| Female | 562,217 |
| Child Population | 339,845 |
| Total Housing Units | 473,389 Units |
| Average House Value | $159,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,073 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.70% |
| Average Household Income | $52,405 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 75.61% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Thomas Jefferson High School offers 11 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 380 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 637 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Thomas Jefferson High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 11 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 380 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 35 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 85 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 349 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 637 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Dallas Independent School District
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