Thomas Jefferson High School

Summary:

Thomas Jefferson High School is a public high school in Dallas, Texas, serving 1,452 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 93.8% Hispanic students, and is part of the Dallas Independent School District, which is ranked 557 out of 968 districts in Texas.

Despite serving a high-need student population, with 97.31% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Thomas Jefferson High School has consistently struggled academically. The school ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its proficiency rates on STAAR EOC exams are significantly below state and district averages. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined in recent years, dropping to 60.0% in 2022-2023, and its dropout rate has increased to 10.2% in 2021-2022, both of which are higher than the state and district averages.

Comparing Thomas Jefferson High School to nearby schools within the Dallas ISD, such as North Dallas High School and Emmett J. Conrad High School, reveals that these schools also struggle academically, with similar low rankings and proficiency rates. However, some nearby schools, such as Hillcrest High School and Early College High School, demonstrate higher academic performance, suggesting that there may be opportunities for Thomas Jefferson High School to learn from and collaborate with these higher-performing schools. In contrast, schools like Highland Park High School, which is part of the Highland Park ISD, demonstrate exceptional academic performance, highlighting the significant disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes within the broader Dallas metropolitan area.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4001 Walnut Hill Ln
       Dallas, TX  75229-6239


(972) 502-7300

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1446th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,062 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  1,452

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
93.8%
African American:
3.8%
White:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.3% Help


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Compare Details Thomas Jefferson High School ranks worse than 72.8% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 23rd among 38 ranked high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.96. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.8%), African American (3.8%), White (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High School is 14, which is the 6th best among 38 high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Jefferson High School is $11,062, which is the 16th highest among 38 high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Thomas Jefferson High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Jefferson High School 1446th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Thomas Jefferson High School in the ranking list.)

Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 557th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas Jefferson High School

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Rank History for all students at Thomas Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.44 1170th 1427 18.0%
2005 29.35 1175th 1429 17.8%
2006 20.38 1253rd 1430 12.4%
2007 23.23 1290th 1497 13.8%
2008 25.11 1306th 1510 13.5%
2009 38.52 1199th 1539 22.1%
2010 46.33 1118th 1568 28.7%
2011 43.95 1232nd 1672 26.3%
2012 33.59 1223rd 1603 23.7%
2013 26.09 1345th 1652 18.6%
2014 28.43 1368th 1734 21.1%
2015 21.12 1470th 1743 15.7%
2016 25.31 1448th 1762 17.8%
2017 24.38 1370th 1777 22.9%
2018 33.91 1184th 1797 34.1%
2019 37.98 1180th 1857 36.5%
2021 15.64 1596th 1861 14.2%
2022 19.39 1553rd 1876 17.2%
2023 17.37 1641st 1961 16.3%
2024 27.96 1446th 1987 27.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thomas Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.01 224th 1113 79.9%
2019 65.90 220th 1136 80.6%
2021 50.57 420th 1195 64.9%
2022 48.05 457th 1278 64.2%
2023 40.40 681st 1371 50.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.74 729th 1347 45.9%
2019 47.23 582nd 1357 57.1%
2021 45.00 646th 1382 53.3%
2022 56.60 422nd 1418 70.2%
2023 37.17 882nd 1478 40.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.30 909th 1794 49.3%
2019 49.19 828th 1818 54.5%
2021 22.36 1507th 1848 18.5%
2022 25.86 1434th 1847 22.4%
2023 22.52 1529th 1897 19.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.30 1232nd 1781 30.8%
2019 35.86 1241st 1798 31.0%
2021 11.50 1629th 1815 10.2%
2022 15.01 1588th 1841 13.7%
2023 14.30 1630th 1891 13.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Thomas Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.60 975th 1137 14.2%
2019 26.59 1013th 1145 11.5%
2021 9.03 1112th 1177 5.5%
2022 16.14 1063rd 1172 9.3%
2023 7.29 1117th 1182 5.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Thomas Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.52 855th 1784 52.1%
2019 52.78 644th 1810 64.4%
2021 29.78 1311th 1829 28.3%
2022 35.94 1134th 1837 38.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.73 1287th 1803 28.6%
2019 37.15 1147th 1824 37.1%
2021 18.90 1521st 1840 17.3%
2022 21.99 1461st 1853 21.2%
2023 18.76 1569th 1913 18.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Thomas Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.12 386th 1013 61.9%
2019 62.63 294th 1024 71.3%
2021 13.56 918th 1020 10.0%
2022 31.50 668th 1031 35.2%
2023 28.78 748th 1069 30.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.66 1040th 1691 38.5%
2019 41.39 999th 1714 41.7%
2021 19.12 1464th 1743 16.0%
2022 22.54 1417th 1762 19.6%
2023 20.52 1491st 1820 18.1%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.71 1209th 1539 21.4%
2023 8.56 1443rd 1576 8.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Thomas Jefferson High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 471 271 73 441 8 n/a n/a 0 1264
1989 372 322 80 540 3 n/a n/a 0 1317
1990 289 284 67 553 5 n/a n/a 0 1198
1991 263 269 43 664 2 n/a n/a 0 1241
1992 218 262 43 776 2 n/a n/a 0 1301
1993 148 261 43 757 3 n/a n/a 0 1212
1994 105 232 35 821 5 n/a n/a 0 1198
1995 81 239 34 986 3 n/a n/a 0 1343
1996 81 239 34 986 3 n/a n/a 0 1343
1997 62 225 24 1036 2 n/a n/a 0 1349
1998 58 225 26 1109 5 n/a n/a 0 1423
1999 60 190 21 1132 5 n/a n/a 0 1408
2000 42 172 23 1165 3 n/a n/a 0 1405
2001 42 144 24 1296 3 n/a n/a 0 1509
2002 42 166 14 1540 4 n/a n/a 0 1766
2003 42 166 14 1540 4 n/a n/a 0 1766
2004 36 151 9 1513 4 n/a n/a 0 1713
2005 21 101 10 1548 2 n/a n/a 0 1682
2006 22 110 6 1519 1 n/a n/a 0 1658
2007 13 63 3 1342 0 n/a n/a 0 1421
2008 14 59 4 1211 0 n/a n/a 0 1288
2009 9 43 3 1159 0 n/a n/a 0 1214
2010 12 65 7 1293 1 n/a n/a 0 1378
2011 19 59 2 1279 0 0 1 0 1360
2012 12 65 6 1313 2 0 2 0 1400
2013 15 64 4 1449 3 0 2 0 1537
2014 13 74 11 1410 3 0 3 0 1514
2015 11 82 10 1611 2 0 3 0 1719
2016 11 77 4 1636 2 0 3 0 1733
2017 11 57 3 1622 3 2 4 0 1702
2018 14 64 1 1615 4 2 3 0 1703
2019 16 71 0 1627 3 3 3 0 1723
2020 19 72 0 1768 7 0 1 0 1867
2021 21 62 0 1511 9 0 3 0 1606
2022 14 54 0 1379 13 0 2 0 1462
2023 21 55 0 1362 11 0 3 0 1452

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomas Jefferson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1264 66.0 19.1 n/a
1989 1317 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1198 69.0 17.3 n/a
1991 1241 70.2 17.6 n/a
1992 1301 65.2 19.9 31.3
1993 1212 70.0 17.3 44.1
1994 1198 68.5 17.5 37.9
1995 1343 67.0 20.0 35.1
1996 1343 67.0 20.0 35.1
1997 1349 71.0 19.0 37.1
1998 1423 80.6 17.7 32.4
1999 1408 80.3 17.5 45.1
2000 1405 86.2 16.3 48.9
2001 1509 93.1 16.2 51.2
2002 1766 111.6 15.8 68
2003 1766 111.6 15.8 68
2004 1713 103.5 16.6 69.4
2005 1682 105.3 16.0 74.3
2006 1658 102.0 16.3 80.8
2007 1421 101.5 14.0 85.4
2008 1288 104.5 12.3 86.8
2009 1214 101.9 11.9 87.8
2010 1378 99.5 13.8 84.5
2011 1360 98.7 13.7 89.6
2012 1400 91.0 15.3 90.9
2013 1537 85.8 17.9 91.7
2014 1514 91.8 16.4 91.7
2015 1719 100.0 17.1 86.3
2016 1733 109.0 15.8 86.4
2017 1702 116.6 14.5 82.2
2018 1703 114.3 14.8 77.6
2019 1723 111.0 15.5 78.5
2020 1867 109.0 17.1 64.3
2021 1606 113.2 14.1 81.4
2022 1462 101.2 14.4 90.8
2023 1452 103.4 14.0 97.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thomas Jefferson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1264 66.0 19.1 n/a
1989 1317 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1198 69.0 17.3 n/a
1991 1241 70.2 17.6 n/a
1992 1301 65.2 19.9 31.3
1993 1212 70.0 17.3 44.1
1994 1198 68.5 17.5 37.9
1995 1343 67.0 20.0 35.1
1996 1343 67.0 20.0 35.1
1997 1349 71.0 19.0 37.1
1998 1423 80.6 17.7 32.4
1999 1408 80.3 17.5 45.1
2000 1405 86.2 16.3 48.9
2001 1509 93.1 16.2 51.2
2002 1766 111.6 15.8 68
2003 1766 111.6 15.8 68
2004 1713 103.5 16.6 69.4
2005 1682 105.3 16.0 74.3
2006 1658 102.0 16.3 80.8
2007 1421 101.5 14.0 85.4
2008 1288 104.5 12.3 86.8
2009 1214 101.9 11.9 87.8
2010 1378 99.5 13.8 84.5
2011 1360 98.7 13.7 89.6
2012 1400 91.0 15.3 90.9
2013 1537 85.8 17.9 91.7
2014 1514 91.8 16.4 91.7
2015 1719 100.0 17.1 86.3
2016 1733 109.0 15.8 86.4
2017 1702 116.6 14.5 82.2
2018 1703 114.3 14.8 77.6
2019 1723 111.0 15.5 78.5
2020 1867 109.0 17.1 64.3
2021 1606 113.2 14.1 81.4
2022 1462 101.2 14.4 90.8
2023 1452 103.4 14.0 97.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas Jefferson High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,360 (14.8%) $7,858 (85.2%) $9,218
2020 $1,089 (11.7%) $8,225 (88.3%) $9,314
2021 $3,139 (28.4%) $7,923 (71.6%) $11,062

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Jefferson High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1180th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1641st of 1961 High schools
 20.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Thomas Jefferson High School)7124
 47%
   End of Course Algebra I (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6440
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Thomas Jefferson High School)5941
 18%
   End of Course Biology (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5646
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Thomas Jefferson High School)3129
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3941
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Thomas Jefferson High School)3429
 5%
   End of Course English II Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4144
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Thomas Jefferson High School)6646
 20%
   End of Course U.S. History (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))7362
 11%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17231452
 15.7%
African American7155
 22.5%
American Indian311
 266.7%
Asian00
Hispanic16271362
 16.3%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White1621
 31.3%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.5%97.3%
 18.8%


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Students at Thomas Jefferson High School are 94% Hispanic, 4% African American, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,452 students attended Thomas Jefferson High School.

Thomas Jefferson High School ranks 1446th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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