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 1,243 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,399 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 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,243 students
1,399 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
88 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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
312
343
Grade 10 Students
289
331
Grade 11 Students
303
366
Grade 12 Students
339
359
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
19%
16%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
71%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
13%
