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Vikings are On the Rise!

Learn what makes our school a place where every student can thrive.

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Building Opportunities for Every Student

Our Mission

The mission of Thomas Jefferson High School, a committed community of families, students, staff, neighbors, and businesses, is to promote holistic student growth which respects and recognizes the value of every student and enables all to reach their infinite possibilities through challenging, engaging learning experiences mentored by highly qualified, passionate people.

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Thomas Jefferson High School strives for exemplary student performance to be the school of choice. We require high expectations, a shared focus, and collaboration with parents and the community to achieve academic excellence. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where students are treated with dignity. Our instructional programming focuses on expanding the International Baccalaureate Programme as a school-wide framework to

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RPS Direct: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

September 22, 2026

RPS Direct: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Dear RPS Families: I hope you all had a restful weekend! And to those who celebrated Yom Kippur, I hope you had a meaningful fast, and I wish you a good and sweet new year! This morning, I’d like t...

RPS Direct: Friday, September 18, 2026

September 18, 2026

RPS Direct: Friday, September 18, 2026

Celebrating Inclusion: Please join us in congratulating Thomas Jefferson High School, Richmond High School for the Arts, and Mary Munford Elementary School for being recognized by Special Olympics ...

RPS Direct: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

September 16, 2026

RPS Direct: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Support at the CenterAt Cardinal Elementary School, learning doesn’t stop when the lesson ends. Sometimes, it follows students to lunch. Sometimes, it shows up in an unexpected sentence. And someti...

RPS Direct: Monday, September 14, 2026

September 14, 2026

RPS Direct: Monday, September 14, 2026

Hispanic Heritage Month begins tomorrow, September 15, and runs through October 15. This is a time to celebrate the many vital contributions of Hispanic Americans to Richmond, the Commonwealth, and...

TJHS at a Glance

Thomas Jefferson High School is home of the Vikings!

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58

Full-time teachers

543

Students enrolled in grade K-5th

9:1

Student to teacher ratio