Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology
- Public, Magnet
- ALEXANDRIA, VA
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Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- ALEXANDRIA, VA
- Rating 3.93 out of 5 547 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Health & Safetygrade A+
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade C+
- Foodgrade B
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A minus
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
99%
Percent Proficient - Math
99%
Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1520
1,011 responses
Average ACT
35
331 responses
AP Enrollment
72%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade C
Median Household Income
$96,533
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,695
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$489,100
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 97%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 65 responses
Poll
- 82%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 65 responses
Students
Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,809
Free or Reduced Lunch
2%
- 94%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 72 responses
- 60%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 72 responses
- 25%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 72 responses
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$80,579
Teachers in First/Second Year
0.9%
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 85 responses
- 76%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 85 responses
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 85 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$16,186 / year
National
$12,239- 93%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 86 responses
- 76%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 86 responses
- 92%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 86 responses
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I've had a lot of fun at TJ. I'm a senior and I've really enjoyed my 3.5 years at TJ so far! Fingers crossed for college decisions.
I like the nerdy atmosphere. It's really nice to sit around before school starts talking about the latest research and our favorite books.
I've also had really good luck with teachers. Every teacher in all four years has been really good. I especially like DNA and Biotech. Lots of fun toys and we get to design our experiments!
Marching band is really fun and anyone who plays a band instrument should join. You make a lot of friends that way.
Homecoming is always really fun. Homecoming will probably be delayed. I hope COVID vaccines will be out for the general public by the end of the year so we can have senior homecoming! It's very rigged so the seniors always win even if they don't show up. :-)
About workload, I've never been overwhelmed and I had time to goof off and relax even during junior year.
I like the nerdy atmosphere. It's really nice to sit around before school starts talking about the latest research and our favorite books.
I've also had really good luck with teachers. Every teacher in all four years has been really good. I especially like DNA and Biotech. Lots of fun toys and we get to design our experiments!
Marching band is really fun and anyone who plays a band instrument should join. You make a lot of friends that way.
Homecoming is always really fun. Homecoming will probably be delayed. I hope COVID vaccines will be out for the general public by the end of the year so we can have senior homecoming! It's very rigged so the seniors always win even if they don't show up. :-)
About workload, I've never been overwhelmed and I had time to goof off and relax even during junior year.
Students get an excellent education at TJHSST! The school is well funded and has various technology equipment and lab opportunities incomparable to those of other local high schools. The school is mostly Asian, and could benefit from more equitable opportunities for Black students, Hispanic students, and low-income students to apply and succeed.
In terms of academics, I liked being challenged, going more in depth on some topics, and the idea of a more project-based environment (even when some of the projects weren't organized well by the teachers). There are so many opportunities available for students - the number of clubs is comparable to some colleges. The community I found was wonderfully supportive, most likely because we were all more arts-oriented. I know that there are always the show-offs and the jerks and they were definitely present, but I could avoid them. It's always a plus not having the bathrooms smell like drugs! However, the school is pretty notorious for being a breeding ground for mental health problems.