Excellent
#50 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 3% in state
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology
High School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Alexandria, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6560 Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22312
- Math 100% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 100% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology score 100% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 100% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 99% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 98% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,862/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alexandria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,044
Median home value
$593,600
Median rent
$2,009/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Fairfax County Adult HighEnrollment path unverified | 1.3 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Phillips School-annandalePrivate · tuition | 7.4private | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Word of Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 152 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #6 of 199
- District spending per student
- $18,975NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology is a public high school in Alexandria, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 2,015 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 99% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology
What grades does Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology serve?
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology?
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology has an enrollment of approximately 2,015 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology rank in VA?
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology ranks #50 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology has 99% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology a charter school?
No, Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology a Title I school?
No, Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology?
13.0% of students at Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,015
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 120
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (703) 750-8300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 22312)
- 26,366
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22312; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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