Thomas Jefferson High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Denver, Colorado 80237 · School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
#137 of 307 high schools in Colorado
#8413 of 16,910 nationally
About Thomas Jefferson High School
Thomas Jefferson High School is a public high located in Denver, in the School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,390 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 137th of 307 ranked high schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (65th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,390.
There are 202 schools in Denver; Thomas Jefferson High School ranks 48th of 196 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Thomas Jefferson High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Thomas Jefferson High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Southmoor Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students · 822 m away
The Cottage at Holly Ridge
Denver · Public other · Grades PK–PK
74 students · 1.4 km away
Holly Hills Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
633 students · 1.9 km away
Bradley International School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students · 2.0 km away
Samuels Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students · 2.6 km away
West Middle School
Greenwood Village · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,019 students · 2.6 km away
Holm Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
510 students · 2.8 km away
Hamilton Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
775 students · 2.9 km away
Cherry Hills Village Elementary School
Cherry Hills Village · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students · 3.3 km away
Greenwood Elementary School
Greenwood Village · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students · 3.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Thomas Jefferson High School a good school?
Thomas Jefferson High School has a Success Index (US) of 49.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #137 of 307 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Thomas Jefferson High School rank in Colorado?
Thomas Jefferson High School ranks #137 of 307 high schools in Colorado and #8413 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson High School?
Thomas Jefferson High School had 1,390 students in 2025.
Is Thomas Jefferson High School a elementary school or a high school?
Thomas Jefferson High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Thomas Jefferson High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thomas Jefferson High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.