JEFFERSON H S

EL PASO ISD
4700 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
998 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson High School, located in the heart of El Paso, Texas, is a historic institution within the El Paso Independent School District. Established in 1939, the school is well-regarded for its distinctive architectural style—often noted for its art deco design—and its deep-rooted traditions. It serves as a central hub for the local community, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and identity among its diverse student body.

Academically and extracurricularly, Jefferson High School offers a wide array of programs designed to prepare students for college and career success. The school is particularly famous for its renowned magnet program, the Jefferson/Silva Health Magnet, which attracts students from across the district who are interested in pursuing medical and health-related fields. Beyond its rigorous academic offerings, the school maintains a vibrant campus life with numerous athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student organizations, all of which contribute to a comprehensive high school experience.
998
Total Students
72.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    988 (99.0%)
  • White
    8 (0.8%)
  • Black
    1 (0.1%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.1%)
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: EL PASO ISD
Phone: (915)236-7400
Website: http://jefferson.episd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 998
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 72.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 892
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 9 270
Grade 10 250
Grade 11 248
Grade 12 230
Gender Ratio
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