Thomas Jefferson High School (Denver) Explained

Thomas Jefferson High School
Type:Public secondary school
District:Denver Public Schools
Grades:9-12
Principal:Mike Christoff [1]
Teaching Staff:74.18
Ratio:17.92
Enrollment:1,329 (2022–2023)[2]
Athletics:Football, lacrosse, soccer, cheerleading, swimming and diving, wrestling, softball, baseball, basketball, tennis, track and field, gymnastics, volleyball, cross country, golf
Athletics Conference:4A/3A (Football Only)
Ceeb:060251
Colors:Brown and gold
Mascot:Spartans
Campus Size:Medium
Address:3950 South Holly Street
City:Denver, Colorado
Zipcode:80237
Country:United States

Thomas Jefferson High School is a secondary school located in the Southmoor Park neighborhood, on the southeast side of Denver, Colorado, United States. It is operated under the Denver Public Schools. The school teams are the Spartans. The school and its athletic fields are undergoing significant renovations, both of which were built in 1960.

The school offers Advanced Placement classes in English, mathematics, science, social studies, and Spanish. It also hosts a gifted program in various areas of study, such as the Computer Magnet Program, JROTC, concurrent enrollment and X-Track courses.

Thomas Jefferson's programs include a student-run newspaper, student-run newscasting, Computer Magnet Program (CCT), yearbook assembled in-house, diversity club, National Honor Society, and DECA.

Demographics

As of 2021–2022 1,374 students were enrolled.

Using federal government guidelines, 47% of the students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.[2]

Alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Welcome from Principal Christoff : Thomas Jefferson Journal.
  2. Web site: Thomas Jefferson High School . Search for Public Schools . National Center for Education Statistics . July 14, 2024.