Jefferson High School (Iowa) Explained

Thomas Jefferson High School
Established:1958
Type:Public high school
District:Cedar Rapids Community School District
Grades:9–12
Superintendent:Dr. Tawana Grover
Principal:Jessica Luna
Faculty:90.47
Ratio:17.55
Mascot:Jeffy the J-Hawk
Affiliation:Mississippi Valley Conference
Enrollment:1,588 (2019–20)[1]
Newspaper:The Outlook
Colors: Columbia Blue and White
Address:1243 20th St SW
City:Cedar Rapids
State:Iowa
Zipcode:52404
Country:United States

Thomas Jefferson High School is a public high school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It is the eighth largest high school in Iowa. The school's mascot is Jeffy the J-Hawk and the official school colors are Columbia Blue and white.

History

Thomas Jefferson's first class graduated in 1958, but first competed in athletic events starting in the fall of 1957. The school's original population was made up of two formerly separate high schools, Theodore Roosevelt High School, and Woodrow Wilson High School. They merged into one school in April 1958, upon the completion of the construction of the school. Since then, Jefferson has been housed at its current location. The school added a new gymnasium addition to the school in 1990. In addition, a new science wing and music wing were built in 2003. The school has been named a "Blue Ribbon National School of Excellence" two times, one of the few traditional schools to earn this honor twice. In 2012, Jefferson received new geothermal heating.[2]

Statistics

Jefferson has 170 staff members, and 1,516 students. The student to teacher ratio is 17:1.[3]

Academics

Jefferson offers four years of French, German, Japanese, and Spanish. All four languages also offer an AP replacement for 4th year.

Extracurricular activities

Fine arts

Jefferson offers multiple instrumental programs, including marching band "The Band of Blue" under Thad Kelly Driskell Directors of Band, three concert bands, one jazz band, and two pep bands.[4] They also offer six choirs, and three show choirs.[5] In addition, Jefferson has one orchestra ensemble.[6]

Athletics

The J-Hawks compete in the Mississippi Valley Conference in the following sports:[7]

Notable people

Alumni

Faculty

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Thomas Jefferson High School. National Center for Education Statistics. May 24, 2021.
  2. Web site: Construction . Jefferson High School . January 24, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120212085038/http://jefferson.cr.k12.ia.us/construction/index.htm . February 12, 2012 .
  3. Web site: Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Thomas Jefferson High School . August 14, 2012.
  4. Web site: Who we are. 2 September 2012.
  5. Web site: Jefferson Singers . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120604222209/http://jeffersonperformingarts.com/vocal-music/jeffsingers.htm . 2012-06-04 .
  6. Web site: Ensembles. 2 September 2012.
  7. Web site: Mississippi Valley Conference. Mississippi Valley Conference. 2020-09-15.
  8. Web site: Cedar Rapids Jefferson. Iowa High School Sports. 2020-09-15.
  9. Web site: Record Book Football 2020 Complete Edition. Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2020-06-09. 2020-09-15.
  10. Web site: 2020 State Tournament Stat Book Basketball. Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2020-01-29. 2020-09-15.
  11. Web site: All Time State Tournament Results. Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. 15 March 2014. 10–17. https://web.archive.org/web/20140315072558/http://www.ighsau.org/hoops/2014/14HoopScoop.pdf. 15 March 2014. dead.
  12. Web site: 2020 Wrestling Stat Book. Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2020-01-29. 2020-09-15.
  13. Web site: 2020 IHSAA Track & Field Stat Book. Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2019-12-16. 2020-09-15.
  14. Web site: 2019-2020 Golf Stat Book. Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2019-12-16. 2020-09-15.
  15. Web site: 2020 IHSAA Baseball State Tournament Stat Book. Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2020-06-10. 2020-09-15.
  16. Web site: Hlas. Mike. Landon Cassill: From Cedar Rapids to the Daytona 500. The Gazette. April 21, 2014. February 25, 2012.
  17. Web site: Jacob Jaacks profile . University of Iowa . April 21, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924025221/http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/jaacks_jacob00.html . September 24, 2015 .
  18. Web site: Pugliese. Nick. Legendary Jefferson athlete Larry Lawrence dies. IowaPrepSports.com. April 21, 2014. December 7, 2012.
  19. Web site: Todd Taylor . . July 7, 2020 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130923013447/http://iowahouse.org/our-members/todd-taylor/ . September 23, 2013 .
  20. Web site: Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Connor Van Scoyoc waits and waits for his first pro outing . The Gazette . Jeff . Johnson . August 11, 2018 . June 30, 2023.
  21. Web site: Christensen. Kim. What kind of man is Dodgers' next owner?. Los Angeles Times. April 21, 2014. April 21, 2012.
  22. Book: Official register. 1985. Iowa General Assembly. 33. wally horn jefferson high school.. Iowa Secretary of State. Iowa Secretary of State.
  23. News: Wolf. Gordon. Gubernatorial candidate Vander Plaats wants to increase private investment in state's economy. August 18, 2014. Denison Bulletin Review. October 21, 2005.

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