Top Rankings
West Jefferson Hills SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,248 students in West Jefferson Hills SD 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 SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
3,248 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
West Jefferson Hills SD School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 677 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
55%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.57
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
204 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
80 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
2,799 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
86%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
87 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
240
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
278
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
253
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
251
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
238
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
270
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
290
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
233
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
257
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
222
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
252
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
225
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
239
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,584 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,254 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,584
$23,665
Spending / Student
$17,254
$23,089
Best West Jefferson Hills SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 80%)
(Math: 80% | Reading: 90% )
Rank:
(Math: 80% | Reading: 90% )
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
830 Old Clairton Rd
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-8610
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-8610
Grades: 9-12
| 938 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Hills Intermediate School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
875 Old Clairton Rd
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-4163
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-4163
Grades: 3-5
| 759 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 369 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
| 402 students
Rank: #55.
Pleasant Hills MiddleSchool
(Math: 28% | Reading: 73%)
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
| 780 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Jefferson Hills SD School District?
West Jefferson Hills SD School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,248 students.
What is the rank of West Jefferson Hills SD School District?
West Jefferson Hills SD School District is ranked #69 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Jefferson Hills SD School District?
86% of West Jefferson Hills SD School District students are White, 6% 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 SD School District?
West Jefferson Hills SD 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 SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,254 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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