A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    B+
  3. Teachers
    A+
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A
  6. Health & Safety
    B+
  7. Administration
    A
  8. Sports
    B-
  9. Food
    B
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B
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Address
6560 Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
Telephone
(703) 750-8300
Website
tjhsst.edu

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
99%
Percent Proficient - Math
95%
Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1500
466 responses
Average ACT
34
145 responses
AP Enrollment
70%
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Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
98%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.47 responses
Poll
87%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.47 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 175 responses
Report
  • Homecoming week
    26%
  • Jday
    19%
  • I-Nite
    17%
  • Prom askings
    11%
  • MEX
    7%
  • TjSTAR
    7%
  • Eighth Period
    6%

Students

Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,820
Free or Reduced Lunch
2%
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.54 responses
61%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.54 responses
28%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.54 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
16:1
Average Teacher Salary
—
Teachers in First/Second Year
3.2%
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.67 responses
78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.67 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.67 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$15,526/ year
National
$12,239
93%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.68 responses
74%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.68 responses
91%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.68 responses
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Very vigorous workload, and it's difficult to achieve straight-As. The teachers are average, as well. Nonetheless, the students are incredibly down-to-earth and amazing! There's something about staying up till 2am with your peers that makes the entire school closely bonded. You'll have a high school experience like no other.
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Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology is a great high school! The student body is very welcoming, and the teachers are helpful! The materials is interesting and the labs are very high tech, giving students opportunities to research things that they are interested in.
My time at TJHSST was pretty fantastic. I am glad that I attended, as I knew that it would be a once in a lifetime opportunity. Given it's great history and dazzling reputation, I knew that if I gave it up, then I would regret it forever. Thought the school itself was difficult at times, it made me ready and taught me things for the rest of my life. The teachers were incredibly smart, talented, and always prepared. Many of the classes had phenomenal resources and facilities, furthering my learning. The culture at TJ was something remarkable. The many different races and cultures of students at TJ is always brought out, always making the place vibrant and always seeming to be alive.