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School Comparison

Thomas Jefferson High School
vs.
Prairie Edge

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

Thomas Jefferson High School
Prairie Edge
  • Thomas Jefferson High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Prairie Edge (722 vs. 22).
  • Thomas Jefferson High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Prairie Edge (307 vs. 2).
  • Thomas Jefferson High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Prairie Edge (231 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 6 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 Prairie Edge (722 vs. 22).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Thomas Jefferson High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Prairie Edge (307 vs. 2).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Thomas Jefferson High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Prairie Edge (231 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Thomas Jefferson High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Prairie Edge (66 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Thomas Jefferson High School reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Prairie Edge (3.96 vs. 0).

Subgroup Analysis

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

22 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Thomas Jefferson High School

6 metrics were reported by Thomas Jefferson High School. Comparable data for Prairie Edge is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
82%
AP courses offered
16
AP enrollment
240
Dual enrollment
211
Gifted & talented
271
Students per counselor
390.2:1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Thomas Jefferson High School
$14,364.75
Prairie Edge
$12,990.42
Local revenue share
Thomas Jefferson High School
39%
Prairie Edge
52%
State revenue share
Thomas Jefferson High School
48.9%
Prairie Edge
41.7%
Federal revenue share
Thomas Jefferson High School
12.1%
Prairie Edge
6.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Thomas Jefferson High School
38.1%
Prairie Edge
26.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Linn County
$76,421
Linn County
$76,421
Poverty rate
Linn County
9.9%
Linn County
9.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Linn County
34.8%
Linn County
34.8%
Unemployment rate
Linn County
3.4%
Linn County
3.4%
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.