Thomas Jefferson High School
Auburn, WA · Federal Way School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
335th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 23%▼ Declining
4248 S 288TH ST, Auburn, WA 98001
(253)945-5600NCES ID 530282000451Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Jefferson High School 335th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 23% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 36th in 2019 to 23th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 419 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,786 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20.8% | 37.9% | ▲ 17.1 pts | |
| White | 42.1% | 20.1% | ▼ 22.0 pts | |
| Asian | 20.0% | 16.7% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Black | 9.2% | 12.5% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.3% | 8.3% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 4.0% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.5 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 $640K in zip 98001 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Thomas Jefferson High School
- #289Career Academy at Truman High SchoolFederal Way School District · 2 mi away289th of 437
ELA 30% ▼8Compare - –Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418)Federal Way School District · 2 mi awayCompare
- #296Federal Way High SchoolFederal Way School District · 2 mi away296th of 437
ELA 46% ▲8 · Math 13% ▲1Compare - –Auburn Opportunity ProjectAuburn School District · 3.2 mi awayCompare
- –Federal Way Running Start Home SchoolFederal Way School District · 3.5 mi awayCompare
- –Gateway to CollegeFederal Way School District · 3.5 mi awayCompare
- #287Auburn Senior High SchoolAuburn School District · 3.7 mi away287th of 437
ELA 44% ▲6 · Math 16% ▲4Compare - #342Kent-Meridian High SchoolKent School District · 3.9 mi away342nd of 437
ELA 36% ▼2 · Math 12% =Compare
What school district is Thomas Jefferson High School in?
Thomas Jefferson High School is part of the Federal Way School District district in Auburn, Washington.
Is Thomas Jefferson High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Jefferson High School 335th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 23% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Thomas Jefferson High School?
Hispanic 38%, White 20%, Asian 17%, Black 13% (1,786 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thomas Jefferson High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98001 is $640K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, 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.