Thomas Jefferson High

Thomas Jefferson High

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6560 Braddock Rd,  Alexandria, VA
Fairfax County Public Schools
4.0
3.6
1,902 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Ann Bonitatibus
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1510
Average ACT Score
34
Math Proficiency
95%
Reading Proficiency
99%
Average GPA
3.81
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B-
Administration
A
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.81
Reading Proficiency
99%
Math Proficiency
95%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
120
Full Time Teachers
120
Teachers in First or Second Year
0.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1510
Math
770
Verbal
740
Average ACT
34
Math
34
English
34
Reading
34
Science
34
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
99.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
226:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.4%
Female
45.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
65.6%
White
19.7%
Hispanic
6.1%
Two or more races
4.4%
Black
4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best College Prep Public HS in Virginia
#1 Best Public HS in Virginia
#2 Best HS For Stem in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Virginia 935 Students
Virginia Tech 564 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 537 Students
William & Mary 468 Students
Stanford University 361 Students
Harvard University 349 Students
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 341 Students
University of Pennsylvania 331 Students
University of Chicago 323 Students
Cornell University 304 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 610 Students
Biology 266 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 200 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 154 Students
Engineering 147 Students
Business 140 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 133 Students
Economics 123 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 120 Students
Mechanical Engineering 109 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 503 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/16/2025
Studying at TJHSST will always be an unforgettable experience. Despite administration changes, the students and staff here are always positive and make the school a welcoming place.
5.0 Junior
1/1/2025
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology is a great school with many resources and knowledgeable mentors who all want to help students succeed. In my experience I have received lots of help from my mentors and I have pursued new interests such as journalism. However, as someone who is passionate about humanities and law, it is a bit difficult to fit in, especially considering that this is a STEM school.
4.0 Junior
12/27/2024
TJHSST is a great school for STEM students. There are tons of opportunities that are not accessible throughout the vast majority of high schools in the nation. 8th period allows students to participate in numerous clubs and other extracurriculars. TJHSST also has great music programs through their orchestras and bands.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 17 Reviews
3.0 other
4/10/2025
This place is very nice, me like it a lot. When I come here, feel like best place in world. The workers, they so nice, always smile and help me when I no understand. They make me feel good.Food here is so yummy, like best food I ever eat! I eat here all time, cannot stop. The pizza, it very cheesy a...
1.0 parent
12/4/2024
This school is so bad my kid lost interest in studies for ever. please don't send your kid to this school. only if your kid is super genius like Elon mask then send it. if not don't send it. send to base school they can get good collage and they can enjoy the studies.
5.0 parent
9/28/2020
As a parent of two children who went to TJ, this was the best value for taxpayer money if you can get in. Our children were somewhere in the middle of the application pool that did get selected and were able to navigate the 4 years albeit with the odd difficulty now and then. If 8th grade is where y...
5.0 other
5/3/2019
Tough academics but fair grading and strong teaching leads to a great atmosphere and environment for learning and development.

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Thomas Jefferson High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Alexandria, VA, in the Annandale neighborhood, and is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,902 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 95% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 99% are proficient in reading. Thomas Jefferson High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.81, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1510 and an ACT score of 34. The average home value in this area is $792,832. Discover additional schools in the area, like Annandale High School, Lewis High School, Al-Qalam Academy, and more. Learn more about what Alexandria has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thomas Jefferson High.

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