Thomas Jefferson High School (Auburn, Washington)

Thomas Jefferson High School
Address
Map
4248 S 288th Street

,
98001

United States
Information
TypeHigh school
MottoE pluribus unum
Established1968
School districtFederal Way School District
PrincipalJoseph (Joe) Rush
Teaching staff74.01 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,695 (2019-20)[1]
Student to teacher ratio22.90[1]
Color(s)Red and gold     [2]
MascotRaider
Websitewww.fwps.org/tjhs
A new school building constructed in 2020, replacing the former gym and student parking lot.

Thomas Jefferson High School (usually abbreviated as TJ or TJHS) is a public high school located in Auburn, Washington. It is the largest enrolled high school in the Federal Way School District and one of the largest in the State of Washington.[3] The school is a member of the Coalition of Essential Schools, an organization whose guiding principles are intended to bolster student achievement. The mascot of Thomas Jefferson is the Raiders.[4] A rebuilding of the school started in winter 2020, the new campus opened in the fall of 2021.

  1. ^ a b c "Thomas Jefferson High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  2. ^ "Thomas Jefferson High School". Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  3. ^ National Center for Education Statistics
  4. ^ "CES Common Principles"., retrieved 2012-04-08