JEFFERSON H S

Charter School 1,686 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson High School, located in the Alta Vista neighborhood of San Antonio, is a historic landmark within the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD). Opened in 1932, the school is renowned for its stunning Spanish Moorish architecture, which has earned it a place on the National Register of Historic Places. Beyond its physical beauty, the campus is famous for its long-standing traditions, including the "Technicolor" pep rallies and the unique student organization known as the "Jefferson Lassos," a precision drill and roping team that has performed internationally since the 1930s.

Academically, Jefferson High School offers a robust curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, aimed at preparing students for both higher education and the workforce. The school maintains a strong sense of community pride and identity, often referred to by alumni and students as "Jeff." With its blend of architectural heritage, deep-rooted traditions, and a focus on student development, Jefferson remains a prominent and iconic institution in the San Antonio educational landscape.

1,686

Total Students

117.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	1,625
Black	23
Asian	3
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

Hispanic
1,625 (96.4 %)
White
27 (1.6 %)
Black
23 (1.4 %)
Two or More
6 (0.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SAN ANTONIO ISD
Phone:	(210)438-6570
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	117.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,485
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 9 531

Grade 10 485

Grade 11 317

Grade 12 353