Thomas Jefferson High School

Thomas Jefferson High School serves 1,786 students in grades 9-12 in Auburn, Washington, with a student-teacher ratio of 22:1 across 81 full-time equivalent teachers. This regular public high school ranks #1150 out of 2,261 Washington state schools, placing it in the 49th percentile with a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. Academically, the school shows room for growth with an academic score of 6.3 out of 10.

In English Language Arts and Reading, 56% of students perform at proficient levels or above across all grade levels, providing a foundation for continued improvement in literacy skills. The school draws from a suburban community where families have established economic stability. The surrounding ZIP code 98001 has a median household income of $103,338 and median home values of $483,900, with a relatively low poverty rate of 8.3%.

While 29% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, the community represents a mix of educational backgrounds among its 35,842 residents. Thomas Jefferson High School operates in Auburn's large suburban setting in King County, serving families in a growing residential area south of Seattle.

The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High School is 22:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.