Jefferson High School

Jefferson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4401 W Cypress St,  Tampa, FL
Hillsborough County Public Schools
3.9
3.5
1,397 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Robert Quinn
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
510
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
21
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
26.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
268:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Hispanic
58.4%
Black
29.3%
White
8.4%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#164 Niche Standout HS in Florida
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 South Florida 462 Students
Florida State University 310 Students
University of Florida 286 Students
University of Central Florida 284 Students
Hillsborough Community College 265 Students
Florida A&M University 246 Students
Florida International University 210 Students
University of Tampa 188 Students
University of Miami 180 Students
Florida Atlantic University 144 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 112 Students
Nursing 89 Students
Psychology 87 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 61 Students
Criminology 61 Students
Pre-Law Studies 46 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 43 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Biology 35 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 366 Reviews
3.0 Senior
8/29/2024
Mediocre school and education. While at Jefferson I made a lot of great friends, and a couple favorite teachers. Unfortunately, due to the demographics of my school, the education isn't prioritizing college readiness. I wish we would improve on that.
5.0 Alum
7/18/2024
Loved it, but only got to go there for a few months after transferring from another high school because of COVID-19, so my entire senior year and the last 2 month of my junior year were spent online at home.
3.0 Alum
12/14/2022
Jefferson was pretty okay, it taught me about how being involved and how networking can get you long ways as I wasn't able to get into college without the help of my hbcu club advisor Gwendolyn Henderson
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 10 Reviews
1.0 other
4/3/2024
the worst school i dont recommend it to anyone
4.0 student
7/21/2018
Jeffferson is a pretty darn good school to be at hope you enjoye as well
5.0 student
6/1/2014
My school is Thomas Jefferson High School and i'm in the business magnet program. This school has an amazing principal that is like another friend looking over your progress in school over the course of the four years. What i noticed is that he tries to determine the valedictorians early on in fresh...
4.0 parent
5/28/2013
I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about any public school, let alone JHS since my daughter had always been in private school. I have to say that my daughter is finishing her Sophmore year and I am very impressed with how this school is focused on the dream for all of their students to attend col...

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Jefferson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Tampa, FL and is served by the Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 1,397 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Jefferson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $408,441. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lavoy Exceptional Center, Les Peters Academy, Plant High School, and more. Learn more about what Tampa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jefferson High School.

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