Thomas Jefferson High School (Auburn, Washington)

Thomas Jefferson High School
Thomas Jefferson High School
Address
4248 S 288th Street

,
98001

United States
Information
TypeHigh school
MottoE pluribus unum
Established1968
School districtFederal Way School District
PrincipalJoseph (Joe) Rush
Teaching staff81.50 (FTE)
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,786 (2023-2024 school year)
Student to teacher ratio21.91
Color(s)Red and gold    
MascotRaider
Websitewww.fwps.org/tjhs

Thomas Jefferson High School (usually abbreviated as TJ or TJHS) is a public high school located in Auburn, Washington. It is the largest enrolled high school in the Federal Way School District and one of the largest in the State of Washington. The school is a member of the Coalition of Essential Schools, an organization whose guiding principles are intended to bolster student achievement. The mascot of Thomas Jefferson is the Raiders. A rebuilding of the school started in winter 2020, the new campus opened in the fall of 2021.