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Thomas Jefferson High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
3950 South Holly Street, Denver, CO 80237 · (720) 423-7000 · Part of Denver County School District 1
Students
1,390
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
51%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Thomas Jefferson High School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Colorado’s public schools
- Math proficiency 6 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 18 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency36%
State average 30.5%
Reading / language arts65%
State average 47%
Location
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3950 South Holly Street, Denver
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9440
Grade 10346
Grade 11298
Grade 12306
Enrollment over time
1,310’20
1,374’21
1,329’22
1,375’23
1,390’24
Up 6.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 41%White 32%Black 17%Two or more races 5%Asian 4%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.