Thomas Jefferson High School (Denver)

Thomas Jefferson High School
Location
3950 South Holly Street Denver, Colorado 80237 United States
Information
Type	secondary school
Established	1960
School district	Denver Public Schools
Principal	Sandra Just [1]
Faculty	90 [2]
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	1139 [3]
Campus size	Medium
Campus type	Open
Color(s)	Brown and Gold
Athletics	Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Cheerleading, Swimming, Wrestling, and many more.
Athletics conference	5A
Mascot	Spartans
Website	http://tjhs.dpsk12.org/

Thomas Jefferson High School is a secondary school in southeast Denver, Colorado. Thomas Jefferson High School is operated under the Denver Public School system. The school teams are the Spartans. The school and its athletic fields are undergoing significant renovations.

The school is operated by Denver Public Schools. The school offers Advanced Placement classes in English, mathematics, science, social studies, and Spanish. The school also hosts a gifted program in various areas of study, such as their award winning Computer Magnet Program [4], JROTC, and X-Track Courses.

Thomas Jefferson, additionally, has many programs for students that include a student run newspaper, student run news casting, diversity club, National Forensics League team, DECA, and more.

Alumni

• Daniel Graham (tight end, Denver Broncos)
• Derrick Martin (cornerback, Baltimore Ravens)
• Pierre Allen (defensive lineman, University of Nebraska)
• Chaney Kley (actor of Darkness Falls)
• Malcom Glenn (student journalist, president of The Harvard Crimson)
• Keith Steele (Hustler)(America's Sexiest Man)

External links

• Official site