High Schools in West Jefferson Hills School District


Summary:

The West Jefferson Hills School District is home to a single high school, Thomas Jefferson High School, which has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance and a commitment to providing a high-quality education to its students.

Thomas Jefferson High School is a standout institution, ranking in the top 8% of Pennsylvania high schools and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 87.5% is significantly higher than the state average, and its dropout rate of 1.6% is quite low. Student performance on Keystone Exams is exceptional, with 59% proficient or better in Algebra I, 74.6% in Biology, and 86.9% in Literature - all well above the state averages. The school's student-teacher ratio of 14.2 is lower than the state average, indicating smaller class sizes and potentially more individualized attention for students.

The West Jefferson Hills School District as a whole is also highly ranked, placing 32nd out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania with a 5-star rating. This further highlights the quality of education provided within the district, with Thomas Jefferson High School serving as a shining example of academic excellence and a supportive learning environment for its students.

District Detail

 830 Old Clairton Rd
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025-3131

 (412) 655-8450

SchoolDigger Rank:
32nd of 610 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 3,391

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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