South Allegheny HS vs Thomas Jefferson HS
Thomas Jefferson HS has a higher overall rating of 8.5/10 compared to 3.7/10. Thomas Jefferson HS is significantly larger with 974 students, about 2.1× the size of South Allegheny HS (472). In math proficiency, Thomas Jefferson HS leads at 80.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
South Allegheny HS
Mckeesport, PA
3.7/10
High School9th – 12th
472 students
Thomas Jefferson HS
Jefferson Hills, PA
8.5/10
High School9th – 12th
974 students
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| Metric | South Allegheny HS | Thomas Jefferson HS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.7 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.2 | 9.5 |
| Growth Score | 1.3 | 9.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 25.6% |
| Environment Score | 2.5 | 5.5 |
| State Rank | #2,725 of 2,848 | #204 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 4th | 93th |
Test Scores
| Subject | South Allegheny HS | Thomas Jefferson HS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 37.0% | 80.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 25.0% | 90.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | South Allegheny HS | Thomas Jefferson HS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 472 | 974 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.3:1 | 15.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 25.6% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 85–89% | 97.0% |
| District | South Allegheny SD | West Jefferson Hills SD |
| City | Mckeesport | Jefferson Hills |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Mckeesport (15133) | Jefferson Hills (15025) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,630 | $82,917 |
| Median Home Value | $89,000 | $234,600 |
| Median Rent | $923 | $1,097 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 18.8% | 39.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | 28 min |