B+
Above Average
81/100

Thomas Jefferson High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 3950 SOUTH HOLLY STREET, Denver, CO 80237
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 63% · Math 41% proficient · 73rd percentile in Colorado
Graduation
B+
89% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

81
Repit Score
out of 100
1,375
Students
enrolled
18.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%73/100reading 73rd percentile, math 73rd percentile among Colorado high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%68/10089% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 51% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +23 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency63% (+17 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency41% (+8 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate89% (+12 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%62%reading +16 pts, math +15 pts87th percentile (list)
Black45%15%reading +10 pts, math -4 pts60th percentile (list)
Hispanic47%22%reading +13 pts, math +3 pts64th percentile (list)
Multiracial70%50%reading +3 pts, math +1 pts49th percentile (list)
Low-income47%22%reading +15 pts, math +5 pts70th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3950 SOUTH HOLLY STREET
City Denver
ZIP Code 80237
District 0803360
NCES School ID 080336000417
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 80237

Understanding the community around Thomas Jefferson High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $84,863
Per Capita Income $59,185
Poverty Rate 5.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.5%
High School or Higher 97.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $564,300
Median Rent $1,806
Owner-Occupied 44.0%
Renter-Occupied 56.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Thomas Jefferson High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 38.8%
White 32.9%
Black 17.8%
Two or More Races 5.2%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,375
Teachers (FTE) 73.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Thomas Jefferson High School?
Thomas Jefferson High School has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson High School?
Thomas Jefferson High School has 1,375 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson High School serve?
Thomas Jefferson High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Thomas Jefferson High School receive per student?
Thomas Jefferson High School receives $19,296 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Thomas Jefferson High School in 80237 ▼
Avg Home Value
$492,623
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,827
1-Year Change
-0.7%
% Renters
56.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026