Thomas Jefferson High School (San Antonio)

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Thomas Jefferson High School
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Thomas Jefferson High School in 2012
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Address
723 Donaldson Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78201
Information
School type Public, High School
Founded 1932
School district San Antonio ISD
Principal Orlando Vera
Teaching staff 113.29 (FTE)
Grades 9–12
Enrollment 1,829 (2012-2013)
Student to teacher ratio 16.14
Color(s) Red, White and Blue
            
Nickname Mustangs
Newspaper The Declaration
Website www.saisd.net/schools/jefferson007/
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Thomas Jefferson High School
Thomas Jefferson High School (San Antonio) is located in Texas
Thomas Jefferson High School (San Antonio)
Location in Texas
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Built 1932
Architectural style Mission/Spanish Revival
NRHP Reference # 83003093
Significant dates
Added to NRHP September 22, 1983[2]
Designated  June 29, 1983

Thomas Jefferson High School is a public high school in San Antonio, Texas and is one of ten high schools in the San Antonio Independent School District. Completed in 1932 at a cost of $1,250,000, it was the third high school built in the city.[3]

Architecture

Its Moorish/Spanish architecture make it a visually distinct element in what was the old Woodlawn district.

Recognition

In 1983 Jefferson was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4] In 1995, it was included in the Local Historic District by the City of San Antonio.[5] In 2010, Jefferson was selected as Grammy Signature Award Winner.[6]

TJHS Historical Preservation Society

The Thomas Jefferson High School Historical Preservation Society is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.[7]

The Society's stated mission is:[7]

  • Preserve and conserve the historic exterior and notable interior spaces of the Thomas Jefferson High School, 723 Donaldson Avenue, San Antonio, Texas.
  • Preserve and conserve historic memorabilia and artifacts that are of significance to the present.
  • Educate the community about the significance of Thomas Jefferson High School as a San Antonio Historic Landmark and as a Texas Historic Landmark listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 1,829 students enrolled in 2012-2013 was:

  • Male - 52.7%
  • Female - 47.3%
  • Native American/Alaskan - 0.1%
  • Asian/Pacific islanders - 0.2%
  • Black - 2.1%
  • Hispanic - 95.4%
  • White - 2.1%
  • Multiracial - 0.1%

86.6% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch.[1]

Notable alumni

Athletics

Arts and entertainment

Communications

Education

  • John Silber, President, Boston University
  • John Frederick, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, University of Texas at San Antonio (2008-Present)[8]

Government

Military

Physical science

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References

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External links

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