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Thomas Jefferson High School

3950 SOUTH HOLLY STREET, DENVER, CO 80237School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,329
Students
Total enrolled
91%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 5% vs nat'l
$19,296
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 34% vs nat'l
17.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 16% vs nat'l
52/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,329 students in grades 09–12 in DENVER, Colorado.
34% above average funding
District spends $19,296 per pupil, 34% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 52th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Thomas Jefferson High School is a very large high in DENVER, Colorado, serving grades 09–12 with 1,329 students. The district invests $19,296 per student — 34% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 91% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Thomas Jefferson High School

1,329
Total Students
17.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
50%
Free Lunch
74
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution691 male · 638 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility50%
National avg 52% · 662 students
Student Composition
34%
38%
18%
Asian3%
White34%
Hispanic / Latino38%
Black18%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080336000417

Academic Outcomes at Thomas Jefferson High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
91
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
91%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 52th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 85th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 80237

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,296Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,296
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,490
Student Support$3,666
Administration$2,316
Operations$2,894
Other$1,930
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,296 spent per student, an estimated $8,548 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
17%
70%
State government
16.8%
Local (property tax)
70.4%
Federal programs
12.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 91% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $19,296/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Denver Language SchoolWilliam (Bill) Roberts ECE-8 SchoolFlorida Pitt-Waller ECE-8 SchoolMcGlone Academy
+7 more
↓
Middle
McAuliffe International SchoolHamilton Middle SchoolSkinner Middle SchoolHill Campus of Arts and Sciences
+1 more
↓
High School
East High SchoolNorthfield High SchoolSouth High SchoolNorth High School
+8 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyDenver County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSchool District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C →
Phone: (720)423-7000
NCES ID: 080336000417
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in DENVER seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
3950 SOUTH HOLLY STREET, DENVER, CO 80237
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.