THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology is a public high school that is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools school district, located in Alexandria, VA with about 1,786 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 103 teachers, Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 for Science and Technology (TJHSST), located in Alexandria, Virginia, is widely regarded as one of the top-ranked public high schools in the United States. Operated by Fairfax County Public Schools in partnership with the Virginia Department of Education, it serves as a magnet school that draws academically gifted students from across Northern Virginia. The school is renowned for its rigorous curriculum, which emphasizes advanced coursework in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), often providing students with access to specialized laboratories and research opportunities that are rare at the high school level.

Beyond its academic prestige, TJHSST is characterized by a highly competitive admissions process and a culture of intense intellectual inquiry. The school features an array of specialized research laboratories—ranging from cybersecurity and robotics to oceanography and neuroscience—that allow students to engage in hands-on, authentic research. Because of its demanding environment and focus on innovation, the school consistently produces a high volume of National Merit semifinalists and graduates who go on to attend the nation’s most elite universities, solidifying its reputation as a premier institution for future scientists, engineers, and scholars.

For more information, contact Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology at (703) 750-8300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.