Below Average
#1803 of 2,228 schools in WA
Thomas Jefferson High School
High School · Federal Way School District · Auburn, WA
A Federal Way School District high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4248 S 288TH ST, Auburn, WA 98001
- Math 14% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Thomas Jefferson High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 26% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Jefferson High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,533/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Auburn), 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
$107,218
Median home value
$538,800
Median rent
$1,927/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Innocents School of the NorthwestPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 1.1 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Career Academy at Truman High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Federal Way High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,645 | Compare → |
| Internet AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 391 | 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.
Federal Way School District
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #16 of 41
- District spending per student
- $17,898NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Jefferson High School is listed in Federal Way School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Jefferson High School
Thomas Jefferson High School is a public high school in Auburn, WA, part of Federal Way School District, serving approximately 1,786 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,803 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Jefferson High School
What grades does Thomas Jefferson High School serve?
Thomas Jefferson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson High School?
Thomas Jefferson High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,786 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High School is 22:1. 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 School rank in WA?
Thomas Jefferson High School ranks #1,803 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Thomas Jefferson High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Jefferson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Jefferson High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Thomas Jefferson High School a charter school?
No, Thomas Jefferson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Jefferson High School a Title I school?
No, Thomas Jefferson High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Jefferson High School?
71.7% of students at Thomas Jefferson High School 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
- 1,786
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.3%
- Phone
- (253) 945-5600
- Area population (ZIP 98001)
- 36,041
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98001; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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