Type Public high school Grades 9-12 Rival Leto High School Mascot Dragons Lowest grade Ninth grade | Principal Robert Quinn [1] Athletics conference 4A Phone +1 813-872-5241 Number of students 1,750 (2012–2013) Colors Blue, Gold | |
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Athletics Football, basketball, baseball, wrestling, cross country, track, swimming, volleyball, golf, cheerleading, soccer, tennis, softball, flag-football, lacrosse. Address 4401 W Cypress St, Tampa, FL 33607, USA District School District of Hillsborough County Similar Hillsboro County Public Sc, Blake High School, Robinson High School, Chamberl High School, Alonso High School | ||
Thomas Jefferson High School is a public high school located in the heart of the Westshore Business District of Tampa, Florida, United States. Thomas Jefferson High School is an Area 1 high school operates under the Hillsborough County Public School system.
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History
In 1939, due to the increasing high school population in the Tampa area, Thomas Jefferson High School was founded in the Old Hillsborough County High School building at 2704 N. Highland Avenue in the city's Tampa Heights neighborhood. Named after the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, its first principal was D.W. Waters and its first class graduated in 1942. By 1967, the school board decided that its location no longer met modern educational requirements and the first Jefferson High School was closed. Upon closure of the school, students were sent to neighboring schools to complete their education. The original Thomas Jefferson High School building still exists today as the D.W. Waters Career Center.
On August 27, 1973 the new Jefferson High School building was opened at its current location on West Cypress Street.
Demographics
Jefferson HS is 53% Hispanic, 34% Black, 9% White, and 4% other
Magnet Program
In 2001 Thomas Jefferson High instituted a magnet program with courses focusing on international studies.
Football
In 2010, the Dragons won the Class 3A State Championship. They finished the year 15-0 and ranked #8 nationally
Extracurricular activities
Jefferson High students participate in clubs, groups, and organizations.
Beta, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, French Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, German Honor Society, Thespians.
Deca Blue (finance/retail marketing), Deca Gold (tourism/resort operations), FBLA, FCCLA/HERO, FPSA (Florida Public Service Association), Mock Trial Team.
Junior Civitan, Key Club, SAC (student advisory council), SADD, Shanti.
Arriba, Ballroom Dancing, FCA, True Love Does Wait, Nubian Queens, Science Brain Bowl, YO, Model United Nations, Human Rights, Step, Male/Female Weightlifting, Hip-Hop, Crew, Best Buddies, Drama, Health Club.
Dancerettes, school newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook.
Notable alumni
Notable faculty
Emeterio "Pop" Cuesta, baseball coach