Public high schoolGrades 9–12Dallas ISD

Thomas Jefferson High School

4001 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75229 · (972) 502-7300

B
85 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (B 84).
1,516students
14students per teacher
90%attendance
27thof 36 Dallas ISD high schools
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BABRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Thomas Jefferson High School has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 79

How students scored on STAAR tests, plus college and career readiness and graduation rates.

School progressB · 88

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 78

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Thomas Jefferson High School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Dallas ISD high school average.

Approaches grade level73%
Meets grade level43%
Dallas ISD high schools: 48.4%
Masters grade level10%
76.2%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
98%of graduates ready for college, a career or the militaryAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

1,516students in 2024–25Up 3% from 1,478 the year before
14students per teacher108 full-time teachers
18.5average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
6.6 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$72,741average teacher base pay
97.6%from low-income familiesDallas ISD high schools: 88.7%
75.4%English learners
15.2%in gifted & talented
36%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 91.7%African American 5.1%White 1.6%Two or More Races 0.5%Asian 0.2%

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Nearby schools

Closest high schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BW T White High SchoolDallas ISD · 85 · 2.6 mi AHighland Park High SchoolHighland Park ISD · 96 · 3.2 mi PSt. Monica Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 0.3 mi PEpiscopal School of Dallas Pk-12Private · PK–12 · 0.4 mi POak Hill AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 1.0 mi
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Questions about Thomas Jefferson High School

What is Thomas Jefferson High School’s TEA rating?

Thomas Jefferson High School earned a B (85 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (84) in 2025.

What grades does Thomas Jefferson High School serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 4001 Walnut Hill Ln in Dallas.

How many students go to Thomas Jefferson High School?

1,516 students in 2024–25, up 3% from 1,478 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Thomas Jefferson High School compare with other Dallas ISD high schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 27th of 36 Dallas ISD high schools (tied with 3 others). 50% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Thomas Jefferson High School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Dallas ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.