Thomas Jefferson H S
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, large
1,193rd of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 29%▼ Declining
4001 WALNUT HILL LN, Dallas, TX 75229
(972)502-7300NCES ID 481623001289Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Jefferson H S 1,193rd of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 29% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2019 to 29th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,113 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,478 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.0% | 94.2% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 4.3% | 3.4% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| White | 1.4% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $753K in zip 75229 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Thomas Jefferson H S in?
Thomas Jefferson H S is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is Thomas Jefferson H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Jefferson H S 1,193rd of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Thomas Jefferson H S?
Hispanic 94%, Black 3%, White 1%, American Indian 1% (1,478 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thomas Jefferson H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75229 is $753K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.