Abraham Lincoln High School vs. Thomas Jefferson High School
Should you attend Abraham Lincoln High School or Thomas Jefferson 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
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Thomas Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,358 students in grades 9-12, Abraham Lincoln High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,206 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,358 students
1,206 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1108 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1171 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Graduation Rate
90%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
342
297
Grade 10 Students
343
302
Grade 11 Students
327
277
Grade 12 Students
346
330
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
20%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
77%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
