Thomas Jefferson High School

Thomas Jefferson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1243 20th St SW,  Cedar Rapids, IA
Cedar Rapids Community School District
3.6
4.7
1,543 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
530
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
66.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
44.4%
Science
41.8%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
364:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.8%
White
52.7%
Black
25.3%
Hispanic
11.1%
Two or more races
8.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa 292 Students
Iowa State University 198 Students
Kirkwood Community College 177 Students
University of Northern Iowa 163 Students
Mount Mercy University 134 Students
Coe College 102 Students
Drake University 79 Students
Cornell College 57 Students
Wartburg College 55 Students
Luther College 40 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 67 Students
Psychology 51 Students
Business 44 Students
Biology 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 22 Students
Elementary Education 20 Students
Accounting 19 Students
Engineering 18 Students
Criminology 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 158 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/18/2024
It been great being here at Jeff it really cool the sports activities are just great its all I love about Jefferson the sports there are just stunning I love the gym programs for athletes like it being ran great their program is like one of the best in the city or the state
4.0 Senior
4/27/2024
Overall the school provided me with an excellent high school experience with new friends that helped shaped who I am today. The school also offers a variety of learning opportunities and classes that support you for your future in college. The teachers and faculty members are also really positive and are there for you if needed.
4.0 Senior
4/8/2024
I love how I met so many new people even people who aren't in my senior class in all of my classes. Many people of different races are all represented and cared for. Teachers strive for the best in their students while trying to maintain a fun and healthy school environment. Though our athletics aren't great, people still have fun with them and watching them. In all, I think Jeff is a good school, its pretty safe, and a good environment for school life.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/3/2023
Just had a student graduate from Jefferson. It's a great school. "GreatSchools.org" fails miserably at properly measuring the impact on their metrics when you have a school with a diverse set of students and needs, including Jefferson's amazing support of students with disabilities.The teachers at J...
5.0 parent
2/25/2019
This is a good high school to send your kids. I recommend.
3.0 parent
6/26/2018
They need better teachers. Some teachers miss a lot of work days causing students not to learn at their fullest.
5.0 other
8/21/2015
Great teachers, a long lasting committment to fine arts and significant upgrades to the facility are all reasons why I chose to raise my family in the Jefferson district. My wife as served as a substitute in the school and also interacts with several students throguh a private music lesson studio sh...

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