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Thomas Jefferson High School vs. Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School

Should you attend Thomas Jefferson High School or Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Thomas Jefferson High School
830 Old Clairton Rd
Clairton, PA 15025
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School
1000 Weigles Hill Road
Elizabeth, PA 15037
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Thomas Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 974 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Jefferson High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 744 students in grades 9-12, Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
974 students
744 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas Jefferson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas Jefferson High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas Jefferson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Jefferson Hills School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elizabeth Forward School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#556 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
#939 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomas Jefferson High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in PA)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Jefferson Hills School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elizabeth Forward School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
88%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Jefferson Hills School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elizabeth Forward School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Jefferson Hills School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elizabeth Forward School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
97%
(Top 5% in PA)
≥95%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the West Jefferson Hills School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Elizabeth Forward School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thomas Jefferson High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
240
185
Grade 10 Students
265
183
Grade 11 Students
224
201
Grade 12 Students
245
175

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Jefferson Hills School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elizabeth Forward School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Jefferson Hills School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elizabeth Forward School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Jefferson Hills School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elizabeth Forward School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
88%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Jefferson Hills School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elizabeth Forward School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Jefferson Hills School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elizabeth Forward School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas Jefferson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Jefferson Hills School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elizabeth Forward School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas Jefferson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Jefferson Hills School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elizabeth Forward School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas Jefferson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Jefferson Hills School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elizabeth Forward School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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