Excellent
#232 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 8% in state
Thomas Jefferson HS
High School · West Jefferson Hills Sd · Jefferson Hills, PA
A West Jefferson Hills Sd high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
830 Old Clairton Rd, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025
- Math 80% proficient (2021)
- Reading 90% proficient (2019)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Thomas Jefferson HS score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 80% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Thomas Jefferson HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,917
Median home value
$234,600
Median rent
$1,097/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Center for Career and Technical EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 223 | Compare → |
| Clairton Ms/hsEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–12 | 2.8 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| South Park ShsEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 555 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Jefferson Hills Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,264NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Jefferson HS is listed in West Jefferson Hills SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Jefferson HS
Thomas Jefferson HS is a public high school in Jefferson Hills, PA, part of West Jefferson Hills Sd, serving approximately 974 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Jefferson HS
What grades does Thomas Jefferson HS serve?
Thomas Jefferson HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson HS?
Thomas Jefferson HS has an enrollment of approximately 974 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson HS is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Jefferson HS rank in PA?
Thomas Jefferson HS ranks #232 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Thomas Jefferson HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Jefferson HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thomas Jefferson HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Jefferson HS has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Thomas Jefferson HS a charter school?
No, Thomas Jefferson HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Jefferson HS a Title I school?
No, Thomas Jefferson HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Jefferson HS?
25.6% of students at Thomas Jefferson HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 974
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (412) 655-8610
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15025)
- 16,659
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15025; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.