Jefferson High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tampa, Florida 33607 · Hillsborough
#470 of 576 high schools in Florida
#12215 of 16,910 nationally
About Jefferson High School
Jefferson High School is a public high located in Tampa, in the Hillsborough school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,310 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 470th of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (46th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,310.
There are 143 schools in Tampa; Jefferson High School ranks 106th of 137 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)56.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)28.5
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 Jefferson High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 28.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Roland Park K-8 Magnet School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades K–8
933 students · 329 m away
Grady Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students · 2.5 km away
Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students · 2.7 km away
Mabry Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
628 students · 2.8 km away
Coleman Middle School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
860 students · 2.9 km away
Mitchell Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
698 students · 3.1 km away
West Tampa Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students · 3.3 km away
Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
591 students · 3.4 km away
Plant High School
Tampa · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,391 students · 3.7 km away
Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa
Tampa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
248 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,318 students
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1,299 students
Pompano Beach High School
Pompano Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,322 students
West Florida High School/Technical
Pensacola · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,322 students
Crystal River High School
Crystal River · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,293 students
Nature Coast Technical High
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson High School a good school?
Jefferson High School has a Success Index (US) of 34.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #470 of 576 in Florida. 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 Jefferson High School rank in Florida?
Jefferson High School ranks #470 of 576 high schools in Florida and #12215 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School had 1,310 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson High School a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.