JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL
JEFFERSON H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the EL PASO ISD school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 1,056 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 81 teachers, JEFFERSON H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 heart of El Paso, Texas, is a historic institution within the El Paso Independent School District. Established in 1939, the school is well-regarded for its distinctive architectural style—often noted for its art deco design—and its deep-rooted traditions. It serves as a central hub for the local community, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and identity among its diverse student body.
Academically and extracurricularly, Jefferson High School offers a wide array of programs designed to prepare students for college and career success. The school is particularly famous for its renowned magnet program, the Jefferson/Silva Health Magnet, which attracts students from across the district who are interested in pursuing medical and health-related fields. Beyond its rigorous academic offerings, the school maintains a vibrant campus life with numerous athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student organizations, all of which contribute to a comprehensive high school experience.
For more information, contact JEFFERSON H S at (915) 496-8010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EL PASO, TX 79905-2795
(915) 496-8010
http://jefferson.episd.org
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in EL PASO, TX with about 1,056 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- EL PASO ISD
- Total Students:
- 1,056
- Teachers:
- 81.24
- 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 1,056 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.9%
- White
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
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.