Thomas Jefferson High School

www.cr.k12.ia.us

1,543 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson High School, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a public secondary school serving students within the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic preparation and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a variety of core subjects, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and elective options designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to engage in rigorous coursework while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

Beyond the classroom, Thomas Jefferson High School maintains a vibrant campus culture that promotes student involvement through an array of extracurricular activities. Students have access to numerous athletic programs, performing arts groups, and diverse clubs, all of which are intended to foster school spirit, leadership, and collaboration. By integrating academic excellence with holistic development, the school strives to empower its student body to become active, responsible members of their community.

1,543

Total Students

86.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	813
Hispanic	172
Black	391
Asian	26
Two or More	129
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	9

White
813 (52.7 %)
Black
391 (25.4 %)
Hispanic
172 (11.2 %)
Two or More
129 (8.4 %)
Asian
26 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Phone:	(319)558-2435
Website:	http://www.cr.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	792
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	116

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 452

Grade 10 390

Grade 11 361

Grade 12 340