Serving 1,360 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Thomas Jefferson Class Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Class Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson Class Academy's student population of 1,360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Class Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Class Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#142 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
8%
25%
White
70%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Jefferson Class Academy's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson Class Academy is ranked #142 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson Class Academy often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson Class Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Pinnacle Classical Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson Class Academy?
The graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson Class Academy is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Class Academy?
1,360 students attend Thomas Jefferson Class Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Thomas Jefferson Class Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Class Academy?
Thomas Jefferson Class Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Class Academy offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Class Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Class Academy part of?
Thomas Jefferson Class Academy is part of Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy School District.
School Reviews
5 11/17/2021
Great school for academics. Their only issue is trying to recruit kids from other schools to play ball. Giving them special treatment when they can't keep up academically.
2 6/27/2011
They discriminate against children with special learning needs.
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