Enrollment
2,108
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Alexandria, VA
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510126002034
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 9.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology has class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Alexandria, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126002034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
114.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology is a lower-poverty, large high school in Alexandria, Virginia, enrolling 2,108 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Virginia schools and 33% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.5% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Virginia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,108 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 57 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #36.
Its student body is led by Asian (61%) and White (21%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Fairfax County Public Schools spends $17,977 per pupil, 23% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Alexandria's high schools, it stands alongside Alexandria City High School (4,655 students): Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 14.4:1).
Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students) and Robinson Secondary (3,710 students) alongside Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology compares
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.5% | ▼ 84% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,108 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,108
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 97% in Virginia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 60.5%
White 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfax County Public Schools, which includes Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology.
$17,977
Per student
+23%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.6%
State 23.3%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 3,710
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 3,256
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Alexandria
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Alexandria City High School
Standard public school
4,655 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
West Potomac High
Standard public school
2,710 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Edison High
Standard public school
2,294 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Mount Vernon High
Standard public school
1,858 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Bryant High
Alternative education program
154 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,108 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology?
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology has 2,108 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alexandria, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology is 18.5:1, which is 33% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology?
9.5% of students at Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology is Asian at 60.5% of enrollment, in Alexandria, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology?
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology rank among high schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Alexandria, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Alexandria on the city page.
Is Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology a good school?
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology, Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students), Robinson Secondary (3,710 students), and Hayfield Secondary (3,256 students). See the Fairfax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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