Thomas Jefferson Senior High

1319 East 41st St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011

jeffersonhs.lausd.org

564 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Senior High School, located in the Central-Alameda neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a historic institution serving the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Established in 1916, it is one of the oldest high schools in the city and has long served as a vital educational anchor for the local community. The school is known for its rich cultural history and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic and extracurricular experience to a predominantly urban student population.

Academically, Jefferson High offers a variety of college-preparatory coursework, career technical education (CTE) pathways, and support services designed to help students transition into higher education or the workforce. Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong tradition of student involvement, featuring various athletic teams, arts programs, and clubs that foster school spirit and student development. As part of the LAUSD network, the school continues to focus on improving student outcomes through updated curriculum initiatives and community-focused engagement strategies.

564

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	505
Black	32
Asian	2
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
505 (89.5%)
Black
32 (5.7%)
White
15 (2.7%)
Two or More
9 (1.6%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)521-1200
Website:	http://jeffersonhs.lausd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	547
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 9 138

Grade 10 142

Grade 11 146

Grade 12 138