Thomas Jefferson High School
4248 S 288th St, Auburn, Washington | (253) 945-5600
(253) 945-5600
#8,342 in National Rankings
Overall Score 52.75/100
quick stats
Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,797
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
Overview of Thomas Jefferson High School
Thomas Jefferson High School is ranked 134th within Washington. Students have the opportunity to take International Baccalaureate coursework and exams. The IB participation rate at Thomas Jefferson High School is 55%. The total minority enrollment is 80%, and 72% of students are economically disadvantaged. Thomas Jefferson High School is 1 of 11 high schools in the Federal Way School District.
Thomas Jefferson High School 2024 Rankings
Thomas Jefferson High School is ranked #8,342 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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Took at Least One IB Exam
55%Passed at Least One IB Exam
20%Mathematics Proficiency
19%Reading Proficiency
56%Science Proficiency
34%Graduation Rate
88%
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How Thomas Jefferson High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 308 schools ranked in Washington.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #4,165 | #73 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #3,826 | #72 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #14,762 | #258 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #11,953 | #209 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #12,484 | #202 |
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Students/Teachers at Thomas Jefferson High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,797
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
80.0%
Minority Enrollment
80.0%
Minority Enrollment
37.3%
Hispanic
19.8%
White
16.2%
Asian
13.3%
Black
7.6%
Two or More Races
5.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
72%
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
62%
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
10%
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
76
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Test Scores at Thomas Jefferson High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
College Readiness Index
28.3/100
Subject Proficiency:
Washington administered the Smarter Balanced and Washington Comprehensive Assesment of Science to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
19
20
30
56
56
70
34
37
50
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on Smarter Balanced and Washington Comprehensive Assesment of Science
16.3%
Smarter Balanced and Washington Comprehensive Assesment of Science Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Somewhat Below Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
26.3%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
54.6%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
-3.6%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
77.7%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP® and IB
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
18%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
6%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
31%
Exam Pass Rate
29%
International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance
Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
55%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
20%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
37%
Exam Pass Rate
38%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
88% (around state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Large Suburb
Charter School
No
Magnet School
No
Eligible for Title I Funding
Yes
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
11
Total Students
7,401
College Readiness (district average)
10.4
Proficient in Reading (district average)
56%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
20%
Proficient in Science (district average)
37%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
4248 S 288th St
Auburn, Washington 98001
#8,342 in National Rankings
#134 in Washington High Schools
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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