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Thomas Jefferson High School
Thomas Jefferson High School's Logo
Address
Map
3950 South Holly Street

80237

United States
Coordinates39°38′48″N 104°55′18″W / 39.64668°N 104.92177°W / 39.64668; -104.92177
Information
TypePublic secondary school
Established1960 (64 years ago) (1960)
School districtDenver Public Schools
CEEB code060251
PrincipalMike Christoff [1]
Teaching staff69.95 (on an FTE basis)[2]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,374 (2021–2022)[2]
Student to teacher ratio19.64[2]
Campus sizeMedium
Color(s)Brown and gold
  
AthleticsFootball, lacrosse, soccer, cheerleading, swimming and diving, wrestling, softball, baseball, basketball, tennis, track and field, gymnastics, volleyball, cross country, golf
Athletics conference4A/3A (Football Only)
MascotSpartans
Websitetjhs.dpsk12.org

Thomas Jefferson High School is a secondary school located in the Southmoor Park neighborhood, on the southeast side of Denver, Colorado, United States. It is operated under the Denver Public Schools. The school teams are the Spartans. The school and its athletic fields are undergoing significant renovations, both of which were built in 1960.

The school offers Advanced Placement classes in English, mathematics, science, social studies, and Spanish. It also hosts a gifted program in various areas of study, such as the Computer Magnet Program, JROTC, concurrent enrollment and X-Track courses.

Thomas Jefferson's programs include a student-run newspaper, student-run newscasting, Computer Magnet Program (CCT), yearbook assembled in-house, diversity club, National Honor Society, and DECA.

Demographics

As of 2021–2022 1,374 students were enrolled.

Using federal government guidelines, 47% of the students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.[2]

Alumni

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References

  1. ^ "Welcome from Principal Christoff : Thomas Jefferson Journal".
  2. ^ a b c d "Thomas Jefferson High School". Search for Public Schools. National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 5 March 2023.