Thomas Jefferson High School
- Public
- RICHMOND, VA
Public School
Thomas Jefferson High School
- grade COverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- RICHMOND, VA
- Rating 3.07 out of 5 179 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade C+
- College Prepgrade B minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C
- Health & Safetygrade C minus
- Administrationgrade C
- Sportsgrade B
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C minus
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
67%
Percent Proficient - Math
56%
Average Graduation Rate
87%
Average SAT
990
168 responses
Average ACT
21
20 responses
AP Enrollment
No data available
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$67,547
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,064
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$285,272
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade C minus
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
80%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 15 responsesPoll
67%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 15 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
811
Free or Reduced Lunch
84%
76%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 17 responses61%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 18 responses83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 18 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$66,459
Teachers in First/Second Year
4.3%
63%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 27 responses44%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 27 responses59%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 27 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$14,413 / year
National
$12,23968%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 28 responses25%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 28 responses54%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 28 responsesSimilar Schools
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My experience at Thomas Jefferson high school has been such a welcoming experience. I was a transfer at Thomas Jefferson, and every one down to the principal gave me such welcoming greetings. Anything I needed they were they to assist me no matter how big or small. The staff at Thomas Jefferson high school is very interactive with the students that attend making it a great environment to be around every day in school. There’s always interactive activities at school to keep the school spirit going. One thing I would change about Thomas Jefferson high school is to rebuild and remodel since the school is a historical building but it would be nice to have everything up to date so that it is in a good condition at all times.
I had the opportunity to attend one of the best schools in Richmond. I graduated with honors. The staff were very personal with us. We could go in and talk about anything we were going thorough. The friendship that I encountered during my four years I will cherish them the rest of my life. I have taken with me great knowledge. Sisterly bonds. Teamwork learning to depend on friends and teaches were hard at first. I've always had my older sister in school with me. Then I had the opportunity to attend another school out of my school zone. Going to a whole new different school without my sister. I was able to get my education without being scared to attend school or ride the bus. I was the first to graduate in my family. Unfortunate my sister couldn't attend the same school. She graduated the same year 2020. Not in 2019 a day after me from George Wythe High School. I felt guilty because we didn't get the same education and yet we graduated from the same city school. I owe TT.
Thomas Jefferson is full of teachers and staff that care but they need help with funding. There are a lot of things to fix at that school whether its for laptops, helping students pay dues for sports or their senior year, but most importantly; the safety and maintenance in the school. If you visit the school, there is a lot of water damage and probably mold. Thomas Jefferson students are thankful for those who have come to paint murals and decorate the cafeteria but we need people in the higher up to help as well.
Thomas Jefferson also has the IB program which is known as one of if not the best educational programs in the world. The IB coordinator there is really determined but Im afraid the students and possibly some teachers are not as determined. I think the program should focus more on preparing students in the middle school IB program and students who enter their freshman year for the tests and big assignments they will have to complete their junior and senior year.
Thomas Jefferson also has the IB program which is known as one of if not the best educational programs in the world. The IB coordinator there is really determined but Im afraid the students and possibly some teachers are not as determined. I think the program should focus more on preparing students in the middle school IB program and students who enter their freshman year for the tests and big assignments they will have to complete their junior and senior year.