Thomas Jefferson High School

Thomas Jefferson High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
723 Donaldson Ave,  San Antonio, TX
Jefferson Neighborhood
San Antonio Independent School District
3.7
4.3
1,644 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Ralf Halderman
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
117
Full Time Teachers
117
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
520
Verbal
530
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
7.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
3
College Readiness
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Test Scores

English
4%
State Average
17%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
402:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Hispanic
96.4%
White
1.6%
Black
1.4%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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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.
The University of Texas at San Antonio 205 Students
University of Texas - Austin 171 Students
Texas A&M University 153 Students
University of the Incarnate Word 152 Students
Texas State University 120 Students
San Antonio College 104 Students
Baylor University 91 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 91 Students
Texas Tech University 87 Students
Rice University 75 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 49 Students
Business 48 Students
Psychology 43 Students
Architecture 37 Students
Nursing 36 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 29 Students
Education 18 Students
Computer Science 17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 191 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/17/2024
Jefferson High School has overall been a great experience. Teachers are ready to help if needed and it is very easy to contact staff, counselors, and advisors. Each year at this high school has prepared me for my college and career journey.
3.0 Alum
6/28/2023
The school can be alright although, there is sometimes a struggle with how the administration team deals with stuff. Like enacting a clear backpack policy in the last month of school, and phone cubbies instead of educating students about how their education is important. Phone distraction is a big thing at Jefferson but I believe the school should approach the problem a different way.
4.0 Alum
9/24/2021
As a previous student I feel like I enjoyed my experience at Jefferson overall. I was an athlete so I was always very involved and I felt like there was always tons of school spirit around me. I only gave it 4 stars because I was bullied more than once and I believe the administrators could've handled it better for me.
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4.3 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/7/2020
Great neighborhood great community great schools. World famous Lassos!!
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5.0 other
9/6/2020
A beautiful historical school here in San Antonio
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5.0 other
9/17/2013
I graduated from this school this past year, and I had the best teachers and the best counselor Ms.Juli Gonzalez, and its football team held Brennan high school a team ranked 4th in the state last year under 200 rushing yards and under 100 passing yards and only let them score 14 points even though...
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5.0 other
3/10/2012
It was great and always will be great. Im a grad of TJHS and proud of it. Go Mustangs!
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