West Jefferson Hills Sd School District
School District · Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,264
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,264
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Evaluating West Jefferson Hills Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West Jefferson Hills Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Thomas Jefferson HS
Jefferson Hills · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gill Hall EL Sch
Jefferson Hills · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch
Jefferson Hills · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#152 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,264
$1,876 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
3,403 students
Larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
West Jefferson Hills Sd ranks #152 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. West Jefferson Hills Sd's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Thomas Jefferson HS (8.6/10), Gill Hall EL Sch (7.5/10), and Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among West Jefferson Hills Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in West Jefferson Hills Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Jefferson HS | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Gill Hall EL Sch | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Mcclellan EL Sch | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Pleasant Hills MS | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Jefferson Hills Sd
West Jefferson Hills Sd is a Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,403 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. The district invests $16,264 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, West Jefferson Hills Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Thomas Jefferson HS, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, West Jefferson Hills Sd students show an average math proficiency of 71.8% and ELA proficiency of 83.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in West Jefferson Hills Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Jefferson Hills Sd with test data.
Schools in West Jefferson Hills Sd
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Jefferson Hills
- Total Enrollment
- 3,403
- Teachers (FTE)
- 212
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Jefferson Hills Sd?
West Jefferson Hills Sd has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for West Jefferson Hills Sd?
The average composite rating for West Jefferson Hills Sd is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in West Jefferson Hills Sd?
West Jefferson Hills Sd spends $16,264 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Jefferson Hills Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Jefferson Hills Sd is 16.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Jefferson Hills Sd?
Thomas Jefferson HS is the highest-rated school in West Jefferson Hills Sd with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in West Jefferson Hills Sd?
Across schools in West Jefferson Hills Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 71.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 83.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West Jefferson Hills Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
West Jefferson Hills Sd has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 71.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 83.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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