Top Rankings
West Jefferson Hills School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,391 students in West Jefferson Hills School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in West Jefferson Hills School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
3,391 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Jefferson Hills School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 684 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
57%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
83%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,842 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,526 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,842
$23,696
Spending / Student
$16,526
$23,119
Best West Jefferson Hills School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
830 Old Clairton Rd
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-8610
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-8610
Grades: 9-12
| 974 students
Rank: #22.
Gill Hall Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
829 Gill Hall Rd
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-4732
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-4732
Grades: K-2
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Hills Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
875 Old Clairton Rd
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-4163
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-4163
Grades: 3-5
| 816 students
Rank: #44.
Mcclellan Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 School Ln
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 655-2700
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 655-2700
Grades: K-2
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
Pleasant Hills Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 Old Clairton Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 655-8680
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 655-8680
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Jefferson Hills School District?
West Jefferson Hills School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,391 students.
What is the rank of West Jefferson Hills School District?
West Jefferson Hills School District is ranked #62 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Jefferson Hills School District?
83% of West Jefferson Hills School District students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Jefferson Hills School District?
West Jefferson Hills School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is West Jefferson Hills School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,526 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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