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Thomas Jefferson High School

  • C
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Richmond, VA
  • 158 reviews
C
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    C
  2. Diversity
    A-
  3. Teachers
    C
  4. College Prep
    B-
  5. Clubs & Activities
    C+
  6. Health & Safety
    B-
  7. Administration
    C
  8. Sports
    C+
  9. Food
    C+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B-
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Thomas Jefferson High School is a public school located in Richmond, VA. It has 674 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 59% of students are at least proficient in math and 67% in reading.
Address
4100 W Grace St
Richmond, VA 23230
Telephone
(804) 780-6028
Website
web.richmond.k12.va.us

Thomas Jefferson High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
67%
Percent Proficient - Math
59%
Average Graduation Rate
82%
Average SAT
990
138 responses
Average ACT
21
14 responses
AP Enrollment
15%
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Living in the Area
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    B-
  2. Good for Families
    B
  3. Housing
    C+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$55,055
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,008
National
$949
Median Home Value
$263,882
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
77%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.13 responses
Poll
62%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.13 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 38 responses
Report
  • Participating in and watching senior installation
    24%
  • College fairs
    18%
  • I loved Homecoming and the crowning of the court.
    16%
  • Football games
    13%
  • Band Competitions
    11%
  • Club Competitions
    5%
  • Nothing
    3%

Students

Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
674
Free or Reduced Lunch
99%
73%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.15 responses
56%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.16 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.16 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$69,501
Teachers in First/Second Year
18.4%
60%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.25 responses
40%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.25 responses
56%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.25 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$14,119/ year
National
$12,239
65%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.26 responses
19%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.26 responses
50%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.26 responses
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It's better than some schools, but it needs a lot of work. There are a lot of things that could be better like having water that kids felt safe drinking, and having better administration, and communication. This school fails to communicate pretty much everything that is going on and the kids who go here are not proud of pretty much anything this school has to offer. The only thing that helps this school do as good as it is doing is their IB courses and even then the children are struggling to do well in the courses and lack preparedness for college
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My school, Thomas Jefferson, is a good school because of the resources we have. For example, the future center, technical center, etc. I would like if the students were more positive and helped each other instead of being against one another.
I currently still attend the high school and I love the people that I am surrounded with and being apart of the IB program has allowed me to encounter many opportunities; however, the school lunches could be a little healthier.