Thomas Jefferson High School
Thomas Jefferson High School serves 889 students in grades 9-12.
Thomas Jefferson High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Thomas Jefferson High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson High School's student population of 889 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 889 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
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School Comparison
Thomas Jefferson High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #124 out of 2820 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 91% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 11% |
| Black | 2% | 15% |
| White | 93% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.53 |
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Graduation Rate | 97% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Jefferson Hills School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Thomas Jefferson High School is Steel Center For Career And Technical Ed (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Clairton Middle School High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Jefferson Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Clairton Jefferson Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 78%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 558 students10
0.2 miles
875 Old Clairton Rd
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-4163 0.2 K-5 558 - Clairton Steel Center For Career And Technical Ed Vocational School Grades: 9-12
0.5 miles
565 N. Lewis Run Road
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 469-3200 0.5 9-12 n/a - Clairton Gill Hall Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 297 students10
1.7 miles
829 Gill Hall Rd
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-4732 1.7 K-5 297 - Clairton Clairton Elementary School Math: 17% | Reading: 26%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 419 students10
2.4 miles
501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200 2.4 K-5 419 - Clairton Clairton Middle School High School Math: 12% | Reading: 29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 356 students10
2.4 miles
501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200 2.4 6-12 356
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