THOMAS JEFFERSON H S

Www.dallasisd.org/tjefferson

1,516 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson High School, located in the Preston Hollow area of Dallas, is a prominent secondary school within the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-known for its long-standing history and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience. The campus underwent significant renovations and rebuilding following a devastating tornado in 2019, resulting in a modern, state-of-the-art facility designed to foster 21st-century learning.

Academically, Thomas Jefferson offers a variety of programs intended to prepare students for college and career readiness, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes student engagement through a wide array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs. As a vital part of the North Dallas community, the school continues to focus on fostering school spirit and student success, supported by a dedicated faculty and a strong network of alumni and community partners.

1,516

Total Students

108.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS JEFFERSON H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	1,390
Black	77
Asian	3
Two or More	7
American Indian	14

Hispanic
1,390 (91.7%)
Black
77 (5.1%)
White
25 (1.6%)
American Indian
14 (0.9%)
Two or More
7 (0.5%)
Asian
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)502-7300
Website:	http://Www.dallasisd.org/tjefferson
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	108.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,447
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 9 495

Grade 10 421

Grade 11 319

Grade 12 281