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School Comparison

Thomas Jefferson High School
vs.
5280 High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Thomas Jefferson High School
5280 High School
  • Thomas Jefferson High School reported a higher chronically absent students than 5280 High School (529 vs. 136).
  • Thomas Jefferson High School reported a higher students per counselor than 5280 High School (343.5:1 vs. 104.6:1).
  • Thomas Jefferson High School reported a higher graduating cohort than 5280 High School (261 vs. 28).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Thomas Jefferson High School reported a higher chronically absent students than 5280 High School (529 vs. 136).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Thomas Jefferson High School reported a higher graduating cohort than 5280 High School (261 vs. 28).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Thomas Jefferson High School reported a higher sat/act participation than 5280 High School (246 vs. 31).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Thomas Jefferson High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than 5280 High School (62 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Thomas Jefferson High School reported a higher students per counselor than 5280 High School (343.5:1 vs. 104.6:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

28 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Thomas Jefferson High School

4 metrics were reported by Thomas Jefferson High School. Comparable data for 5280 High School is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
92%
AP courses offered
12
AP enrollment
486
Dual enrollment
39

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Thomas Jefferson High School
$17,206.42
5280 High School
$17,206.42
Local revenue share
Thomas Jefferson High School
68.8%
5280 High School
68.8%
State revenue share
Thomas Jefferson High School
20.1%
5280 High School
20.1%
Federal revenue share
Thomas Jefferson High School
11.1%
5280 High School
11.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Thomas Jefferson High School
44.9%
5280 High School
44.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Denver County
$91,681
Denver County
$91,681
Poverty rate
Denver County
11.2%
Denver County
11.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Denver County
55.7%
Denver County
55.7%
Unemployment rate
Denver County
4.4%
Denver County
4.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.