- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510126002034
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 48/100 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
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology held near 2,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 114.0 → 120.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+48 students YoY 510126002034 · Alexandria, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,108 enr · 18.5:1 · 9.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology held near 2,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount). Teacher FTE added 114.0 → 120.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock Secondary
4,411 students
- Robinson Secon
Robinson Secondary
3,710 students
- Hayfield Secon
Hayfield Secondary
3,256 students
- Chantilly High
Chantilly High
2,937 students
- West Springfie
West Springfield High
2,799 students
- This school
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology
2,108 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology reports 2,108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology compares
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Fairfax County Public Schools reports $18,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,108 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,967 (2022-23) → 2,015 (2023-24), nearly flat (+48).
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 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.