Thomas Jefferson High School vs. Abraham Lincoln High School
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson High School or Abraham Lincoln 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 Iowa for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,206 students
1,358 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
92 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1171 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1108 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Graduation Rate
80%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
297
342
Grade 10 Students
302
343
Grade 11 Students
277
327
Grade 12 Students
330
346
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
20%
15%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
70%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
