Summary:
The city of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Thomas Jefferson High School, Jefferson Hills Intermediate School, and Gill Hall Elementary School. These schools are part of the West Jefferson Hills School District, which is ranked 30th out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the three schools, Thomas Jefferson High School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best high schools in the state. The school has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, with 68.7% of 11th graders proficient or better in Algebra I, 81.3% proficient or better in Biology, and 92% proficient or better in Literature on the Keystone Exams. In comparison, the two elementary schools, Jefferson Hills Intermediate and Gill Hall Elementary, have also performed well, with 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger.
The data also reveals that the schools in Jefferson Hills have strong academic outcomes, with the high school outperforming the state average on Keystone Exams and the elementary schools outperforming the state average on PSSA assessments. Additionally, the district's graduation rate and student-teacher ratios are impressive, indicating a commitment to supporting student success. While there are some differences in per-student spending and free/reduced lunch rates across the schools, the overall performance of the district suggests it is effectively meeting the educational needs of the community.
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