Thomas Jefferson High School

2501 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51501

1,243 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson High School, located at 2501 W Broadway in Council Bluffs, Iowa, serves as a cornerstone of the Council Bluffs Community School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. With a focus on both traditional core curriculum and career-readiness, the school aims to cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages intellectual growth, critical thinking, and civic responsibility among its diverse student population.

Beyond its academic offerings, Thomas Jefferson High School maintains an active campus culture characterized by a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led clubs. These opportunities are designed to foster school spirit, leadership skills, and community engagement. By balancing rigorous educational standards with holistic development, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, well-rounded members of their community upon graduation.

1,243

Total Students

64.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	877
Hispanic	238
Black	64
Asian	17
Two or More	40
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
877 (70.6 %)
Hispanic
238 (19.1 %)
Black
64 (5.1 %)
Two or More
40 (3.2 %)
Asian
17 (1.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

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:	Council Bluffs Comm School District
Phone:	(712)328-6493
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	570
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 9 312

Grade 10 289

Grade 11 303

Grade 12 339

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thomas Jefferson High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	312
Grade 10	289
Grade 11	303
Grade 12	339

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thomas Jefferson High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	572	46%
Male	671	54%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)

NCYF COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

Charter School 18 Students

2610 N 20TH ST EAST
OMAHA, NE 68110 (1.9 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th