Thomas Jefferson High School vs. Decatur High School
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson High School or Decatur 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 Washington for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Decatur High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,786 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 1,354 students in grades 9-12, Decatur High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,786 students
1,354 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1419 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1419 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
88%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
418
289
Grade 10 Students
484
368
Grade 11 Students
454
350
Grade 12 Students
430
347
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
17%
10%
% Hispanic
38%
33%
% Black
13%
13%
% White
20%
24%
% Hawaiian
4%
7%
% Two or more races
8%
12%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.80
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
