THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL
THOMAS JEFFERSON H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 1,703 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 114 teachers, THOMAS JEFFERSON H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Thomas Jefferson High School, located in the Preston Hollow area of Dallas, is a prominent secondary school within the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-known for its long-standing history and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience. The campus underwent significant renovations and rebuilding following a devastating tornado in 2019, resulting in a modern, state-of-the-art facility designed to foster 21st-century learning.
Academically, Thomas Jefferson offers a variety of programs intended to prepare students for college and career readiness, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes student engagement through a wide array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs. As a vital part of the North Dallas community, the school continues to focus on fostering school spirit and student success, supported by a dedicated faculty and a strong network of alumni and community partners.
For more information, contact THOMAS JEFFERSON H S at (972) 502-7300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DALLAS, TX 75229-6239
(972) 502-7300
THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 1,703 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DALLAS ISD
- Total Students:
- 1,703
- Teachers:
- 114.31
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,703 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 94.8%
- Black or African American
- 3.8%
- White
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.