Thomas Jefferson T-STEM is a 4-year public early college high school located in Pharr, Texas. It is one of the six high schools located in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District. The school focuses on preparing students for university academics and a career in the STEM fields.
Serving 524 students in grades 9-12, Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School's student population of 524 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1919
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Rankings
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1950 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Titan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School's ranking?
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School is ranked #1950 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School?
524 students attend Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School?
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School offer ?
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School part of?
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.
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