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Thomas Jefferson High School

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12City: Small

Reported Enrollment

1,243

students

District

Council Bluffs Comm School District

County Context Score

57/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

2501 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501

School District

Council Bluffs Comm School District

NCES Identifiers

School ID
190822000435
District ID
1908220

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

9–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

1,243 students

School Setting

City: Small

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Thomas Jefferson High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Pottawattamie County has 34 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 15 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What Thomas Jefferson High School tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Council Bluffs Comm School District, Pottawattamie County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • City: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Thomas Jefferson High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Council Bluffs Comm School District.

School scale

1,243 students

Thomas Jefferson High School reports 1,243 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 7 other high schools in Pottawattamie County with enrollment data, 6 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 252 students.

County peer set

8 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 306 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

15 district schools

Council Bluffs Comm School District lists 11 primary, 2 middle, 2 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

11

Middle

2

High

2

Other

0

Nearby context inside Council Bluffs Comm School District

Bloomer Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 422 studentsListed
Carter Lake Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 361 studentsListed
College View ElementaryPK–5 · Primary · 449 studentsListed
Crescent Elementary SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 73 studentsListed
Edison Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 432 studentsListed
Franklin Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 497 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
Abraham Lincoln High School9–121,399 students
Lewis Central Senior High School9–12927 students
Riverside Community High School6–12359 students
Treynor High School9–12252 students

School Profile FAQ

Is Thomas Jefferson High School a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Council Bluffs Comm School District.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Thomas Jefferson High School?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Thomas Jefferson High School data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Thomas Jefferson High School with nearby schools?

Thomas Jefferson High School should be compared with 8 high schools in Pottawattamie County, plus other schools in Council Bluffs Comm School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Thomas Jefferson High School?

Before using Thomas Jefferson High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Council Bluffs Comm School District.

Part of Council Bluffs Comm School District

Thomas Jefferson High School is one of 15 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 8,733 students across 15 schools.

Open the district guide

Schools in District

15

Reported Enrollment

8,733

15 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Abraham Lincoln High School9–12 · HighProfile
  • Bloomer Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Carter Lake Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Crescent Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Edison Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Franklin Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Gerald W Kirn Middle School6–8 · MiddleProfile
  • Hoover Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Lewis & Clark Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Longfellow Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only

Similar Schools

Abraham Lincoln High School

Grades 9–12
1,399 students
RegularProfile

Lewis Central Senior High School

Grades 9–12
927 students
RegularListed only

Riverside Community High School

Grades 6–12
359 students
RegularListed only

Treynor High School

Grades 9–12
252 students
RegularListed only

Underwood High School

Grades 9–12
243 students
RegularListed only

Pottawattamie County Schools

County Context Score

57/100

County-level composite across 34 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor