At a glance
Reported students
564
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
Thomas Jefferson Senior High: 564 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 736
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 25.4:1
What the reported data says about Thomas Jefferson Senior High
Thomas Jefferson Senior High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Los Angeles. It is one of 784 current school records connected to Los Angeles Unified. NCES reports 564 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (89.5%) and Black (5.7%). English learners represent 29.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Thomas Jefferson Senior High
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.84 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 29.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.34
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.7%
- Hispanic89.5%
- Black5.7%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Los Angeles Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Valley Senior High
High · Grades 09–12
558 reported students
Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice
High · Grades 09–12
541 reported students
WESM Health/Sports Medicine
High · Grades 09–12
589 reported students
Science Academy STEM Magnet
High · Grades 06–12
536 reported students
Math Science & Technology Magnet Academy at Roosevelt High
High · Grades 09–12
534 reported students
Nava College Preparatory Academy
High · Grades 09–12
598 reported students
Public schools near Thomas Jefferson Senior High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nava College Preparatory Academy High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 598 | under 0.1 mi |
| Matrix for Success Academy High · Charter · Matrix for Success Academy District | 09–12 | 259 | 0.4 mi |
| Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High High · Charter · Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High District | 09–12 | 533 | 0.5 mi |
| Wallis Annenberg High High · Charter · Wallis Annenberg High District | 09–12 | 484 | 1.3 mi |
| Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy High · Charter · Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Acad DIST | 09–12 | 603 | 1.4 mi |
| Synergy Quantum Academy High · Charter · Synergy Quantum Academy District | 09–12 | 564 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Senior High
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Senior High serve?
Thomas Jefferson Senior High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Los Angeles Unified.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Senior High?
Thomas Jefferson Senior High reported 564 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 736 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Senior High?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 564 students and 35.84 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Thomas Jefferson Senior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thomas Jefferson Senior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Los Angeles Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Thomas Jefferson Senior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Thomas Jefferson Senior High in?
Thomas Jefferson Senior High is part of Los Angeles Unified, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 784 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thomas Jefferson Senior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Nava College Preparatory Academy (under 0.1 mi), Matrix for Success Academy (0.4 mi), Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.