Thomas Jefferson High School is an American public secondary school that is located in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania. It is part of the West Jefferson Hills School District which includes West Elizabeth, Jefferson Hills, and Pleasant Hills. These communities have a combined population of 15,000.
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).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 974 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Thomas Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Thomas Jefferson High School's student population of 974 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
974 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Thomas Jefferson High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#556 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Thomas Jefferson High School's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson High School is ranked #556 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson High School often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clairton Middle School High School, Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson High School?
The graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson High School is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson High School?
974 students attend Thomas Jefferson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Thomas Jefferson High School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson High School?
Thomas Jefferson High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson High School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thomas Jefferson High School part of?
Thomas Jefferson High School is part of West Jefferson Hills School District.
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