Summary:
Zip code 23230 in Richmond, Virginia, is served by a single public high school: Thomas Jefferson High, a 9–12 school within Richmond City Public Schools that educates 749 students, 78.24% of whom qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Thomas Jefferson High stands out for its graduation and dropout outcomes. Its 94.4% graduation rate is dramatically above the district's 77.5% and slightly above the state average of 92.3%, while its 5.5% dropout rate is far better than the district's 17.2%. The school also excels in history: 100% of 10th graders were proficient in VA/US History in 2025-2026, and 92.86% of 9th graders passed World History I. Even in World History II, the school's 65.71% proficiency in 2024-2025 dwarfed the state's 27.54%. With per-student spending of $14,341 and a strong 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio, the school is well-resourced relative to its challenges.
However, academic proficiency is uneven. Writing remains a clear weakness, with only 48.15% of 11th graders proficient in 2025-2026 versus 79.89% statewide, and Algebra II proficiency lagged at 77.61% versus 94.43% statewide. Chronic absenteeism of 17.5% is better than the district's 20.5% but above the state's 14.8%. The school's state percentile improved from 10th in 2024-2025 to 17th in 2025-2026, but remains below its 21st-percentile peak in 2023-2024. Overall, Thomas Jefferson High is an improving school that outperforms its district on key metrics while still needing targeted support in writing, Algebra II, and attendance to compete with the top half of Virginia high schools.
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