Thomas Jefferson High School vs. East High School
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson High School or East 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 Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,390 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Jefferson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,476 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,390 students
2,476 students
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
117 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#528 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#224 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
78%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Graduation Rate
80%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
440
670
Grade 10 Students
346
598
Grade 11 Students
298
627
Grade 12 Students
306
581
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
41%
23%
% Black
17%
14%
% White
32%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%