Thomas Jefferson Senior High

Summary:

Thomas Jefferson Senior High is a public high school in Los Angeles, California, serving 699 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thomas Jefferson Senior High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California high schools, with rankings ranging from 1,207 to 1,936 out of over 2,300 schools in recent years. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 73% and 94.3%, which is lower than the state and district averages, and its dropout rate has ranged from 5.7% to 47.7%, significantly higher than the state and district. Additionally, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 21.4% in 2017-2018 to 55.1% in 2021-2022, well above the state and district averages. Proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments and the California Science Assessment (CAST) are also significantly lower than the state and district averages.

When comparing Thomas Jefferson Senior High to nearby schools, both within the Los Angeles Unified district and in other districts, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming compared to its peers. For example, Dr. Maya Angelou Community High and Santee Education Complex, both in the Los Angeles Unified district, have slightly higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, and better test scores than Thomas Jefferson Senior High. Additionally, several charter schools in the area, such as Wallis Annenberg High, Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy, and Synergy Quantum Academy, generally outperform Thomas Jefferson Senior High across several metrics.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1319 East 41st St.
       Los Angeles, CA  90011-3301


(323) 521-1200

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1567th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,278 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  615

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.1%
African American:
6.8%
White:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.9% Help


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Compare Details Thomas Jefferson Senior High ranks worse than 67.5% of high schools in California. It also ranks 93rd among 158 ranked high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.47. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.1%), African American (6.8%), White (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Senior High is 18.1. 94 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Jefferson Senior High is $16,278, which is the 41st highest among 158 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thomas Jefferson Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Jefferson Senior High 1567th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Thomas Jefferson Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas Jefferson Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Thomas Jefferson Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 17.12 1384th 1653 16.3%
2005 17.49 1482nd 1901 22.0%
2006 15.66 1633rd 1968 17.0%
2007 16.68 1648th 2063 20.1%
2008 16.87 1675th 2117 20.9%
2009 18.37 1857th 2238 17.0%
2010 15.16 1821st 2281 20.2%
2011 14.80 1862nd 2367 21.3%
2012 16.07 1769th 2354 24.9%
2013 19.76 1656th 2426 31.7%
2015 23.76 1442nd 1994 27.7%
2016 22.97 1471st 2039 27.9%
2017 35.52 1306th 2021 35.4%
2018 25.80 1430th 2017 29.1%
2019 23.55 1547th 2133 27.5%
2021 31.44 875th 1290 32.2%
2022 21.90 1614th 2123 24.0%
2023 18.85 1730th 2348 26.3%
2024 24.47 1567th 2323 32.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thomas Jefferson Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.53 715th 938 23.8%
2019 28.08 857th 941 8.9%
2021 19.96 428th 467 8.4%
2022 28.10 903rd 1044 13.5%
2023 23.61 1137th 1323 14.1%
2024 27.51 943rd 1350 30.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas Jefferson Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.41 1053rd 1547 31.9%
2024 21.00 1321st 1534 13.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Jefferson Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.30 1283rd 1862 31.1%
2019 27.94 1370th 1937 29.3%
2021 36.19 749th 1126 33.5%
2022 25.44 1436th 1943 26.1%
2023 22.05 1618th 2247 28.0%
2024 29.24 1448th 2235 35.2%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Thomas Jefferson Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.33 343rd 451 23.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas Jefferson Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.15 1348th 1760 23.4%
2019 20.18 1445th 1833 21.2%
2021 26.41 808th 1054 23.3%
2022 18.65 1523rd 1858 18.0%
2023 14.43 1747th 2118 17.5%
2024 21.54 1554th 2098 25.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Thomas Jefferson Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.25 367th 1052 65.1%
2019 23.92 925th 1117 17.2%
2022 33.89 713th 1161 38.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas Jefferson Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.38 1321st 1834 28.0%
2019 22.42 1402nd 1880 25.4%
2021 28.75 816th 1122 27.3%
2022 22.23 1452nd 1916 24.2%
2023 22.22 1551st 2207 29.7%
2024 25.01 1463rd 2172 32.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Thomas Jefferson Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.37 541st 592 8.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas Jefferson Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.10 1205th 1742 30.8%
2019 32.21 1240th 1814 31.6%
2022 26.44 1382nd 1861 25.7%
2023 23.24 1535th 2142 28.3%
2024 28.08 1420th 2125 33.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Thomas Jefferson Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 6 485 24 2119 2 n/a n/a 0 2636
1989 3 361 20 2227 0 n/a n/a 0 2611
1990 1 284 17 2351 2 n/a n/a 0 2655
1991 0 272 15 2343 0 n/a n/a 0 2630
1992 1 236 17 2468 0 n/a n/a 0 2722
1993 1 352 12 3256 0 n/a n/a 0 3621
1994 2 367 13 3180 1 n/a n/a 0 3563
1995 0 310 7 3350 0 n/a n/a 0 3667
1996 0 310 7 3350 0 n/a n/a 0 3667
1997 0 304 10 3370 0 n/a n/a 0 3684
1998 0 273 18 3289 2 n/a n/a 0 3582
1999 0 237 18 3255 0 n/a n/a 0 3510
2000 0 249 19 3271 1 n/a n/a 0 3540
2001 0 243 14 3183 1 n/a n/a 0 3441
2002 0 282 14 3393 1 n/a n/a 0 3690
2003 0 282 14 3393 1 n/a n/a 0 3690
2004 0 305 14 3547 3 n/a n/a 0 3869
2005 2 286 12 3511 4 n/a n/a 0 3815
2006 2 253 6 2735 1 n/a n/a 0 2997
2007 1 182 8 1894 1 n/a n/a 9 2095
2008 1 198 8 1764 n/a n/a n/a 0 1971
2009 0 172 7 1778 1 0 12 0 1970
2010 0 143 3 1870 0 0 4 0 2020
2011 0 177 1 1918 2 0 9 0 2107
2012 0 118 1 1497 3 0 0 0 1619
2013 1 127 0 1294 3 0 0 0 1425
2014 1 96 0 1045 2 0 1 0 1145
2015 4 99 1 903 1 0 4 0 1012
2016 3 81 1 705 1 1 5 0 797
2017 10 83 2 675 1 1 5 0 777
2018 9 66 1 588 2 1 1 0 668
2019 6 70 1 565 1 1 0 0 644
2020 11 64 1 630 0 0 3 0 709
2021 9 60 1 644 0 0 6 0 720
2022 6 61 1 661 0 0 7 0 736
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 699 699
2024 10 42 0 554 0 1 8 0 615

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomas Jefferson Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2636 112.9 23.3 n/a
1989 2611 107.9 24.1 n/a
1990 2655 114.5 23.1 n/a
1991 2630 110.1 23.8 n/a
1992 2722 111.9 24.3 53.4
1993 3621 132.5 27.3 48.6
1994 3563 136.2 26.2 39.1
1995 3667 141.1 26.0 83
1996 3667 141.1 26.0 83
1997 3684 138.2 26.7 73.6
1998 3582 142.1 25.2 41.2
1999 3510 141.6 24.8 70.2
2000 3540 146.2 24.2 65
2001 3441 148.4 23.2 71.1
2002 3690 151.4 24.4 88.4
2003 3690 151.4 24.4 88.4
2004 3869 137.3 28.2 88
2005 3815 164.4 23.2 89.3
2006 2997 134.2 22.3 90
2007 2095 104.4 20.1 84.7
2008 1971 122.0 16.2 83.5
2009 1970 106.1 15.8 83.8
2010 2020 97.6 20.6 85.4
2011 2107 n/a n/a 46.6
2012 1619 88.0 18.3 n/a
2013 1425 62.0 22.9 53.4
2014 1145 47.5 24.1 81.6
2015 1012 47.0 21.5 79.3
2016 797 36.0 22.1 80.9
2017 777 31.2 24.8 81.5
2018 668 31.8 20.9 92.2
2019 644 29.8 21.5 93.6
2020 709 n/a n/a 98
2021 720 35.3 20.3 98.9
2022 736 34.0 21.6 99
2023 699 33.0 21.1 98.4
2024 615 33.8 18.1 98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thomas Jefferson Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2636 112.9 23.3 n/a
1989 2611 107.9 24.1 n/a
1990 2655 114.5 23.1 n/a
1991 2630 110.1 23.8 n/a
1992 2722 111.9 24.3 53.4
1993 3621 132.5 27.3 48.6
1994 3563 136.2 26.2 39.1
1995 3667 141.1 26.0 83
1996 3667 141.1 26.0 83
1997 3684 138.2 26.7 73.6
1998 3582 142.1 25.2 41.2
1999 3510 141.6 24.8 70.2
2000 3540 146.2 24.2 65
2001 3441 148.4 23.2 71.1
2002 3690 151.4 24.4 88.4
2003 3690 151.4 24.4 88.4
2004 3869 137.3 28.2 88
2005 3815 164.4 23.2 89.3
2006 2997 134.2 22.3 90
2007 2095 104.4 20.1 84.7
2008 1971 122.0 16.2 83.5
2009 1970 106.1 15.8 83.8
2010 2020 97.6 20.6 85.4
2011 2107 n/a n/a 46.6
2012 1619 88.0 18.3 n/a
2013 1425 62.0 22.9 53.4
2014 1145 47.5 24.1 81.6
2015 1012 47.0 21.5 79.3
2016 797 36.0 22.1 80.9
2017 777 31.2 24.8 81.5
2018 668 31.8 20.9 92.2
2019 644 29.8 21.5 93.6
2020 709 n/a n/a 98
2021 720 35.3 20.3 98.9
2022 736 34.0 21.6 99
2023 699 33.0 21.1 98.4
2024 615 33.8 18.1 98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas Jefferson Senior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,278

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Jefferson Senior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1547th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1730th of 2348 High schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Senior High)56.7
 1.7%
   9th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Los Angeles Unified)3.24.5
 1.2%
   9th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)5.54.7
 0.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Thomas Jefferson Senior High)26.125.7
 0.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)51.748.9
 2.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Senior High)9.29.6
 0.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)25.320
 5.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Thomas Jefferson Senior High)11.58.3
 3.2%
   11th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)22.121.6
 0.4%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students644699
 8.5%
African American700
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic5650
 100%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White60
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.6%98.4%
 4.8%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 615 students attended Thomas Jefferson Senior High.

Thomas Jefferson Senior High ranks 1567th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Thomas Jefferson Senior High are 90% Hispanic, 7% African American, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.


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