Thomas Jefferson High vs Richmond Alternative
Thomas Jefferson High has a higher overall rating of 7.6/10 compared to 5.6/10. Thomas Jefferson High is significantly larger with 778 students, about 5.8× the size of Richmond Alternative (134). In math proficiency, Richmond Alternative leads at 66.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Thomas Jefferson High
Richmond, VA
7.6/10
High School9th – 12th
778 students
Richmond Alternative
Richmond, VA
5.6/10
High School6th – 12th
134 students
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| Metric | Thomas Jefferson High | Richmond Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.6 / 10 | 5.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.6 | 6.2 |
| Growth Score | 6.9 | 10.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.4% | — |
| Environment Score | 8.8 | 1.2 |
| State Rank | #472 of 1,854 | #1,196 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 75th | 36th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Thomas Jefferson High | Richmond Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 56.0% | 66.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 67.0% | 83.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Thomas Jefferson High | Richmond Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 6th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 778 | 134 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 26.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.4% | — |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 91.0% | 11–19% |
| District | Richmond City Public Schools | Richmond City Public Schools |
| City | Richmond | Richmond |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Richmond (23230) | Richmond (23220) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,189 | $56,681 |
| Median Home Value | $343,500 | $468,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,608 | $1,354 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 52.3% | 58.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% | 26.6% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | 19 min |