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Thomas Jefferson High School

Dallas ISD · Dallas County · 4001 WALNUT HILL LN, Dallas, TX 75229

(972)502-7300

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3/10
#980
Rank 980 out of 1,276
English Language Arts2/10 · #1137 · 17th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #885 · 31st percentile
Science4/10 · #775 · 39th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Thomas Jefferson High School sits in the northwest Dallas area, drawing from a diverse mix of neighborhoods where working families have put down deep roots over generations. The school shows more strength on the math and science side than in English, which might appeal to families with students who lean toward technical or STEM-leaning interests. For families in the area, Jefferson is a neighborhood institution with a real sense of community identity, and northwest Dallas offers relatively affordable living with easy access to the broader city.

Student Demographics

1,063 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
1,014 (95%)
African American
35 (3%)
Other
14 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners918 (86%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged1,046 (98%)
Students with Disabilities129 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

1,478
Enrollment
103.7
Teachers (FTE)
14.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5.6
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

72.5%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

16
AP Courses
offered
27.9%
AP Participation
of students
405
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #365 · 77th percentile

102 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Texas.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found