Jefferson High School (Iowa)

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Thomas Jefferson High School
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Jefferson High School (Iowa)
1243 20th St SW

Cedar Rapids
,
Iowa
52404

United States
Information
Type Public high school
Established1958
School district Cedar Rapids Community School District
SuperintendentDr. Tawana Grover
PrincipalJessica Luna
Faculty86.08 (on an FTE basis) [1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,543 (2022–2023) [1]
Student to teacher ratio17.93 [1]
Color(s)   Columbia Blue and White
MascotJeffy the J-Hawk
NewspaperThe Outlook
Affiliation Mississippi Valley Conference
Website jefferson.cr.k12.ia.us

Thomas Jefferson High School is a public high school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It is the eighth largest high school in Iowa. The school's mascot is Jeffy the J-Hawk and the official school colors are Columbia Blue and white.

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History

Thomas Jefferson's first class graduated in 1958, but first competed in athletic events starting in the fall of 1957. The school's original population was made up of two formerly separate high schools, Theodore Roosevelt High School, and Woodrow Wilson High School. They merged into one school in April 1958, upon the completion of the construction of the school. Since then, Jefferson has been housed at its current location. The school added a new gymnasium addition to the school in 1990. In addition, a new science wing and music wing were built in 2003. The school has been named a "Blue Ribbon National School of Excellence" two times, one of the few traditional schools to earn this honor twice. In 2012, Jefferson received new geothermal heating. [2]

Statistics

Jefferson has 170 staff members, and 1,516 students. The student to teacher ratio is 17:1. [3]

Academics

Jefferson offers four years of French, German, Japanese, and Spanish. All four languages also offer an AP replacement for 4th year.

Extracurricular activities

Fine arts

Jefferson offers multiple instrumental programs, including marching band "The Band of Blue" under Thad Kelly Driskell Directors of Band, three concert bands, one jazz band, and two pep bands. [4] They also offer six choirs, and three show choirs. [5] In addition, Jefferson has one orchestra ensemble. [6]

Athletics

The J-Hawks compete in the Mississippi Valley Conference in the following sports: [7]

Notable people


Alumni

Faculty

See also

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