Thomas Jefferson High School vs. Decatur High School
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson High School or Decatur High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Decatur High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,810 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 1,352 students in grades 9-12, Decatur High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,810 students
1,352 students
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
65 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1424 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1362 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
441
336
Grade 10 Students
446
306
Grade 11 Students
486
368
Grade 12 Students
437
342
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
17%
11%
% Hispanic
38%
33%
% Black
13%
12%
% White
19%
22%
% Hawaiian
4%
8%
% Two or more races
9%
13%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.80
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
12%