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Thomas Jefferson High School (Tampa, Florida)

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Thomas Jefferson High School
Address
Map
4401 Cypress Street

Tampa
,
Florida
33607

United States
Information
TypePublic high school
Established1939
School districtHillsborough County Public Schools
PrincipalBrittney D. Wilhelm [1]
Staff60.50 (FTE)[2]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,355 (2023–2024)[2]
Student to teacher ratio22.40[2]
Color(s)Blue and gold    
AthleticsFootball, basketball, baseball, wrestling, cross country, track, swimming, volleyball, golf, cheerleading, soccer, tennis, softball, flag-football, lacrosse.
Athletics conference6A
MascotDragons
Websitehttps://www.hillsboroughschools.org/jefferson

Thomas Jefferson High School is a public high school located in the heart of the Westshore Business District of Tampa, Florida, United States. It is an Area 1 school under the Hillsborough County Public Schools system.[3]

History

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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.[4] 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.[5]

Demographics

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Jefferson HS is 53% Hispanic, 34% Black, 9% White, and 4% Other [6]

Magnet Program

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In 2001, Thomas Jefferson High instituted a magnet program with courses focusing on international studies.

The courses have since changed names and have slowly moved on from focusing on international studies to being college preparatory leadership academies for students.

Thomas Jefferson High School offers the following College Preparatory Leadership Academies to magnet students who apply:[7]

Athletics

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Football

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In 2010, the Dragons won the Class 3A State Championship.[8] They finished the year 15-0 and ranked #8 nationally[9]

Music

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The Music programs offered at Jefferson High School are:

Extracurricular activities

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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 Tri-M National Music Honor Society.

DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FPSA (Florida Public Service Association), Tri-M Music Honor Society, 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.

School newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "Administration". Hillsborough County School District. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  3. ^ "Area 1 - List of Schools". Hillsborough County Public Schools. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  4. ^ Northoftampa: 65 years later, their spirit remains
  5. ^ "Jefferson High / Homepage".
  6. ^ "Jefferson High School". SchoolDigger. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
  7. ^ "About our Programs". Jefferson High School. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  8. ^ "Records". FHSAA. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  9. ^ "High School Football Rankings - MaxPreps". www.maxpreps.com. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
  10. ^ "Coleman Bell Statistics". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  11. ^ "Ventell Bryant Statistics". Pro-Football Reference. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  12. ^ "Andre Caldwell Statistics". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  13. ^ "Reche Caldwell Statistics". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  14. ^ Johston, Joey (September 14, 2013). "Former Jefferson High, NFL star Rick Casares dies". Tampa Tribune. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  15. ^ "Kirby Dar Dar Statistics". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  16. ^ "Tracking the Bills' reported undrafted free-agent signings - BN Blitz - the Buffalo News". Archived from the original on May 5, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  17. ^ "Lenny Faedo Statistics and History". Baseball Reference. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  18. ^ a b c Bissinger, Buzz (2006). Three Nights in August. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. p. 118. ISBN 9780618710539.
  19. ^ "UN GROS CV EN RENFORT : TARENCE KINSEY EST DIJONNAIS". jdadijon.com. December 3, 2018. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  20. ^ Topkin, Marc (December 9, 2013). "Tampa's Tony La Russa elected to baseball's Hall of Fame". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  21. ^ "Fred McGriff Statistics and History". Baseball Reference. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  22. ^ "Chris Moore - Baltimore Ravens - NFL". www.rotoworld.com. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
  23. ^ "Sam Militello Statistics and History". Baseball Reference. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  24. ^ "Keith Newman Statistics". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  25. ^ "Al Pardo Statistics and History". Baseball Reference. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  26. ^ "Beyond the Gridiron with Prechae Rodriguez". Arena Football League. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  27. ^ "Fred Rath Statistics and History". Baseball Reference. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  28. ^ "Torrance Small Statistics". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  29. ^ "Oscar Smith Statistics". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  30. ^ "K.D. Williams Statistics". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  31. ^ "Ramik Wilson Statistics". Pro-Football Reference. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  32. ^ Zappone, Tony (December 6, 2013). "John F. Kennedy: A President, A Kid and His Camera". Cigar City Magazine. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
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