Is Thomas Jefferson High School a good school?

Yes. Thomas Jefferson High School ranks in the top 7.7% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend Thomas Jefferson High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 949 students attended Thomas Jefferson High School.

What is the racial makeup of Thomas Jefferson High School?

Students at Thomas Jefferson High School are 90% White, 3% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Thomas Jefferson High School?

Thomas Jefferson High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Gill Hall Elementary School Elementary : Jefferson Hills Intermediate School Elementary : McClellan Elementary School Middle : Pleasant Hills Middle School

Thomas Jefferson High School

Summary:

Thomas Jefferson High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, part of the highly-ranked West Jefferson Hills School District. This exceptional school has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, with a current ranking of 53 out of 686 high schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year.

Thomas Jefferson High School's academic performance is truly outstanding, with students significantly outperforming the state average on Keystone Exams across subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. For example, in 2023-2024, 86.9% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Keystone Literature, compared to the state average of 63.2%. The school also maintains excellent graduation rates of 96.8% and a very low dropout rate of just 0.1%, indicating that students are successfully completing their high school education. Notably, the school's strong performance extends across diverse student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, McKeesport Area Senior High School, Brentwood Senior High School, and Clairton Middle School/High School, Thomas Jefferson High School stands out with its significantly higher academic performance and graduation/dropout rates. This consistent excellence over the years, along with the school's ability to support a diverse student population, makes Thomas Jefferson High School a true standout in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

830 Old Clairton Rd
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025-0019

(412) 655-8610

District: West Jefferson Hills School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
53^rd of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,113

Feeder schools for Thomas Jefferson High School:

Elementary:	Gill Hall Elementary School
	Jefferson Hills Intermediate School
	McClellan Elementary School
Middle:	Pleasant Hills Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 949

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.0%

Asian:

3.5%

African American:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thomas Jefferson High School ranks better than 92.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.6. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90%), Asian (3.5%), African American (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High School is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Thomas Jefferson High School employs 66.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Jefferson High School is $18,113.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thomas Jefferson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Jefferson High School 53^rd of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Thomas Jefferson High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

West Jefferson Hills School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Jefferson Hills School District 32^nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thomas Jefferson High School

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Rank History for all students at Thomas Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	81.83	92^nd	583	84.2%
2004	80.21	103^rd	590	82.5%
2005	92.04	11^th	593	98.1%
2006	78.55	91^st	604	84.9%
2007	85.51	39^th	615	93.7%
2008	77.93	101^st	621	83.7%
2009	77.55	109^th	632	82.8%
2010	77.79	106^th	649	83.7%
2011	82.96	57^th	660	91.4%
2012	82.85	62^nd	664	90.7%
2013	83.52	61^st	591	89.7%
2014	73.16	132^nd	580	77.2%
2015	74.79	162^nd	680	76.2%
2016	80.89	88^th	677	87.0%
2017	85.52	41^st	663	93.8%
2018	83.34	70^th	673	89.6%
2019	83.60	78^th	693	88.7%
2021	76.93	119^th	537	77.8%
2022	90.82	16^th	634	97.5%
2023	86.65	67^th	674	90.1%
2024	88.60	53^rd	686	92.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.33	46^th	652	92.9%
2024	86.25	60^th	664	91.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Thomas Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	88.37	48^th	665	92.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Thomas Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	85.70	51^st	502	89.8%
2024	85.56	58^th	513	88.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Thomas Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	87.24	65^th	662	90.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Thomas Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.09	3^rd	260	98.8%

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Rank History for White students at Thomas Jefferson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.04	72^nd	577	87.5%
2024	85.26	63^rd	595	89.4%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Thomas Jefferson High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	952	16	10	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	982
1989	847	19	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	879
1990	775	13	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	799
1991	753	13	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	778
1992	734	10	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	755
1993	765	9	18	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	794
1994	753	13	13	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	781
1995	837	17	9	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	867
1996	837	17	9	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	867
1997	869	12	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	891
1998	886	11	8	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	907
1999	892	14	7	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	914
2000	929	17	7	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	956
2001	993	14	9	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	1018
2002	1013	21	9	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	1046
2003	1013	21	9	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	1046
2004	1014	18	6	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	1042
2005	1026	14	6	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	1051
2006	1010	18	7	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	1039
2007	1014	24	5	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	1049
2008	985	24	6	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	1020
2009	925	18	10	5	2	n/a	n/a	2	962
2010	932	22	12	6	2	n/a	n/a	1	975
2011	898	18	17	6	0	0	3	0	942
2012	849	20	19	5	1	0	4	0	898
2013	848	19	21	5	1	0	3	0	897
2014	854	26	21	4	1	1	3	0	910
2015	827	29	19	5	1	1	4	0	886
2016	860	26	20	9	0	1	4	0	920
2017	833	19	24	8	0	0	5	0	889
2018	829	14	29	11	0	0	6	0	889
2019	848	20	33	15	0	0	7	0	923
2020	834	21	35	17	1	0	9	0	917
2021	856	33	31	19	1	0	13	0	953
2022	844	31	27	19	2	0	15	0	938
2023	854	28	33	15	1	0	18	0	949

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomas Jefferson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	982	62.0	15.8	n/a
1989	879	65.0	13.5	n/a
1990	799	56.0	14.2	0
1991	778	62.0	12.5	n/a
1992	755	55.0	13.7	n/a
1993	794	51.5	15.4	n/a
1994	781	47.5	16.4	n/a
1995	867	47.5	18.3	n/a
1996	867	47.5	18.3	n/a
1997	891	48.5	18.4	n/a
1998	907	50.0	18.1	n/a
1999	914	51.0	17.9	n/a
2000	956	51.8	18.5	3.9
2001	1018	54.8	18.6	5.9
2002	1046	55.5	18.8	6.4
2003	1046	55.5	18.8	6.4
2004	1042	57.3	18.2	5.5
2005	1051	57.3	18.3	6.4
2006	1039	57.8	18.0	8.7
2007	1049	57.8	18.1	8.2
2008	1020	58.5	17.4	7.2
2009	962	58.0	16.6	8.6
2010	975	59.0	16.5	10.7
2011	942	63.2	14.8	11.8
2012	898	67.0	13.3	12.1
2013	897	66.5	13.4	13.7
2014	910	67.0	13.5	15.4
2015	886	65.0	13.6	19.2
2016	920	65.0	14.1	18.7
2017	889	64.1	13.8	13.8
2018	889	65.1	13.6	17.3
2019	923	66.3	13.9	16.4
2020	917	67.2	13.6	17
2021	953	66.5	14.3	17.3
2022	938	65.5	14.3	17
2023	949	66.5	14.2	18.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thomas Jefferson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	982	62.0	15.8	n/a
1989	879	65.0	13.5	n/a
1990	799	56.0	14.2	0
1991	778	62.0	12.5	n/a
1992	755	55.0	13.7	n/a
1993	794	51.5	15.4	n/a
1994	781	47.5	16.4	n/a
1995	867	47.5	18.3	n/a
1996	867	47.5	18.3	n/a
1997	891	48.5	18.4	n/a
1998	907	50.0	18.1	n/a
1999	914	51.0	17.9	n/a
2000	956	51.8	18.5	3.9
2001	1018	54.8	18.6	5.9
2002	1046	55.5	18.8	6.4
2003	1046	55.5	18.8	6.4
2004	1042	57.3	18.2	5.5
2005	1051	57.3	18.3	6.4
2006	1039	57.8	18.0	8.7
2007	1049	57.8	18.1	8.2
2008	1020	58.5	17.4	7.2
2009	962	58.0	16.6	8.6
2010	975	59.0	16.5	10.7
2011	942	63.2	14.8	11.8
2012	898	67.0	13.3	12.1
2013	897	66.5	13.4	13.7
2014	910	67.0	13.5	15.4
2015	886	65.0	13.6	19.2
2016	920	65.0	14.1	18.7
2017	889	64.1	13.8	13.8
2018	889	65.1	13.6	17.3
2019	923	66.3	13.9	16.4
2020	917	67.2	13.6	17
2021	953	66.5	14.3	17.3
2022	938	65.5	14.3	17
2023	949	66.5	14.2	18.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas Jefferson High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$105 (0.6%)	$16,088 (99.4%)	$16,192
2020	$116 (0.7%)	$17,238 (99.3%)	$17,354
2021	$233 (1.4%)	$16,708 (98.6%)	$16,941
2022	$488 (2.7%)	$17,625 (97.3%)	$18,113

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Jefferson High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 78^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 67^th of 674 High schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Thomas Jefferson High School)	79.5	40.2	39.3%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Thomas Jefferson High School)	81.3	72.7	8.6%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Thomas Jefferson High School)	90.6	90	0.6%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	923	949	2.8%
African American	20	28	40%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	33	33
Hispanic	15	15
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	848	854	0.7%
Two or More Races	7	18	157.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.4%	18.7%	2.3%

Schools Near Thomas Jefferson High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thomas Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	830 Old Clairton Rd	Jefferson Hills	15025	Allegheny County	West Jefferson Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 655-8610	949	67	14.2	18.7%	854 (90.0%)	28 (3.0%)	15 (1.6%)	33 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.9%)	88.6	53^rd of 686 public high schools	92.3%		86.6	67^th of 674 public high schools	90.1%	14	59.0	74.6	86.9											$18,113	$488	$17,625
Steel Center for Career and Technical Education	Public	9-12	565 N. Lewis Run Road	Jefferson Hills	15025	Allegheny County	Steel Center for Career and Technical Education	No	No	No	No	(412) 469-3200	16	16	1.0		12 (75.0%)	2 (12.5%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)
South Park Senior High School	Public	9-12	2005 Eagle Ridge Dr	South Park	15129	Allegheny County	South Park School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 655-3111	560	43	13.1	22.1%	505 (90.2%)	27 (4.8%)	8 (1.4%)	12 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	83.2	91^st of 686 public high schools	86.7%		64.3	259^th of 674 public high schools	61.6%	168	72.0	58.2	80.3											$25,874	$173	$25,701
Clairton Middle School/High School	Public	6-12	501 Waddell Ave	Clairton	15025	Allegheny County	Clairton City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 233-9200	418	35	11.8	91.9%	65 (15.6%)	288 (68.9%)	11 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (11.0%)	24.5	540^th of 686 public high schools	21.3%		20	554^th of 674 public high schools	17.8%	14	11.5	22.2	61.1	4.7	4.1	2.1	3.8	25.5	25.5	17.2	24.5	23.4	21.3	$20,334	$3,791	$16,542
South Allegheny High School	Public	9-12	2743 Washington Blvd	McKeesport	15133	Allegheny County	South Allegheny School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 675-3070	484	30	16.2	83.7%	397 (82.0%)	37 (7.6%)	14 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.2%)	32	503^rd of 686 public high schools	26.7%		45.4	420^th of 674 public high schools	37.7%	83	29.8	35.3	52.4											$18,309	$910	$17,399
Baldwin Senior High School	Public	7-12	4653 Clairton Blvd	Pittsburgh	15236	Allegheny County	Baldwin-Whitehall School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 885-7500	2,086	113	18.4	41.8%	1,510 (72.4%)	115 (5.5%)	38 (1.8%)	332 (15.9%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	86 (4.1%)	64.3	253^rd of 686 public high schools	63.1%		65.2	255^th of 674 public high schools	62.2%	2	45.2	60.2	64.1		29.2	15.3	22.0	51.0	51.0		50.0	43.4	46.6	$16,367	$611	$15,756
Elizabeth Forward Senior High School	Public	9-12	1000 Weigles Hill Road	Elizabeth	15037	Allegheny County	Elizabeth Forward School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 896-2349	749	52	14.5	32.6%	663 (88.5%)	31 (4.1%)	16 (2.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.7%)	70.5	201^st of 686 public high schools	70.7%		69.6	210^th of 674 public high schools	68.8%	9	57.6	55.9	67.2											$19,703	$506	$19,197
Brentwood Senior High School	Public	9-12	3601 Brownsville Rd	Pittsburgh	15227	Allegheny County	Brentwood Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 881-4940	356	29	12.3	44.4%	266 (74.7%)	30 (8.4%)	20 (5.6%)	22 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	15 (4.2%)	42.5	451^st of 686 public high schools	34.3%		45.5	419^th of 674 public high schools	37.8%	32	24.0	49.4	59.3											$20,652	$1,480	$19,171
Bethel Park High School	Public	9-12	309 Church Rd	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 854-8581	1,338	95	14.0	16.2%	1,211 (90.5%)	38 (2.8%)	12 (0.9%)	48 (3.6%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	25 (1.9%)	77.2	137^th of 686 public high schools	80.0%		81.2	104^th of 674 public high schools	84.6%	33	46.0	66.8	79.4											$12	$00	$12
McKeesport Area Technology Center	Public	9-12	1960 Eden Park Boulevard	McKeesport	15132	Allegheny County	McKeesport Area Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(412) 664-3726	0	9	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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