Thomas Jefferson High School

Public 9-12

 830 Old Clairton Rd
       Jefferson Hills, PA  15025-0019


(412) 655-8610

District: West Jefferson Hills School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,113 Help


Feeder schools for Thomas Jefferson High School:

Elementary:    Gill Hall Elementary School
    Jefferson Hills Intermediate School
    McClellan Elementary School
Middle:    Pleasant Hills Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  949

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.0%
Asian:
3.5%
African American:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.7% Help


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Compare Details Thomas Jefferson High School ranks better than 90.1% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.65. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Thomas Jefferson High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90%), Asian (3.5%), African American (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High School is 14.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Jefferson High School is $18,113.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Thomas Jefferson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Jefferson High School 67th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Thomas Jefferson High School in the ranking list.)

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West Jefferson Hills School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Jefferson Hills School District 37th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas Jefferson High School

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Rank History for all students at Thomas Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 81.83 92nd 583 84.2%
2004 80.21 103rd 590 82.5%
2005 92.04 11th 593 98.1%
2006 78.55 91st 604 84.9%
2007 85.51 39th 615 93.7%
2008 77.93 101st 621 83.7%
2009 77.55 109th 632 82.8%
2010 77.79 106th 649 83.7%
2011 82.96 57th 660 91.4%
2012 82.85 62nd 664 90.7%
2013 83.52 61st 591 89.7%
2014 73.16 132nd 580 77.2%
2015 74.79 162nd 680 76.2%
2016 80.89 88th 677 87.0%
2017 85.52 41st 663 93.8%
2018 83.34 70th 673 89.6%
2019 83.60 78th 693 88.7%
2021 76.93 119th 537 77.8%
2022 90.82 16th 634 97.5%
2023 86.65 67th 674 90.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.33 46th 652 92.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Thomas Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.70 51st 502 89.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Thomas Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.09 3rd 260 98.8%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.04 72nd 577 87.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Thomas Jefferson High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 952 16 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 982
1989 847 19 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 879
1990 775 13 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 799
1991 753 13 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 778
1992 734 10 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 755
1993 765 9 18 2 0 n/a n/a 0 794
1994 753 13 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 781
1995 837 17 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 867
1996 837 17 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 867
1997 869 12 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 891
1998 886 11 8 1 1 n/a n/a 0 907
1999 892 14 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 914
2000 929 17 7 1 2 n/a n/a 0 956
2001 993 14 9 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1018
2002 1013 21 9 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1046
2003 1013 21 9 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1046
2004 1014 18 6 1 3 n/a n/a 0 1042
2005 1026 14 6 2 3 n/a n/a 0 1051
2006 1010 18 7 2 2 n/a n/a 0 1039
2007 1014 24 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1049
2008 985 24 6 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1020
2009 925 18 10 5 2 n/a n/a 2 962
2010 932 22 12 6 2 n/a n/a 1 975
2011 898 18 17 6 0 0 3 0 942
2012 849 20 19 5 1 0 4 0 898
2013 848 19 21 5 1 0 3 0 897
2014 854 26 21 4 1 1 3 0 910
2015 827 29 19 5 1 1 4 0 886
2016 860 26 20 9 0 1 4 0 920
2017 833 19 24 8 0 0 5 0 889
2018 829 14 29 11 0 0 6 0 889
2019 848 20 33 15 0 0 7 0 923
2020 834 21 35 17 1 0 9 0 917
2021 856 33 31 19 1 0 13 0 953
2022 844 31 27 19 2 0 15 0 938
2023 854 28 33 15 1 0 18 0 949

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomas Jefferson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 982 62.0 15.8 n/a
1989 879 65.0 13.5 n/a
1990 799 56.0 14.2 0
1991 778 62.0 12.5 n/a
1992 755 55.0 13.7 n/a
1993 794 51.5 15.4 n/a
1994 781 47.5 16.4 n/a
1995 867 47.5 18.3 n/a
1996 867 47.5 18.3 n/a
1997 891 48.5 18.4 n/a
1998 907 50.0 18.1 n/a
1999 914 51.0 17.9 n/a
2000 956 51.8 18.5 3.9
2001 1018 54.8 18.6 5.9
2002 1046 55.5 18.8 6.4
2003 1046 55.5 18.8 6.4
2004 1042 57.3 18.2 5.5
2005 1051 57.3 18.3 6.4
2006 1039 57.8 18.0 8.7
2007 1049 57.8 18.1 8.2
2008 1020 58.5 17.4 7.2
2009 962 58.0 16.6 8.6
2010 975 59.0 16.5 10.7
2011 942 63.2 14.8 11.8
2012 898 67.0 13.3 12.1
2013 897 66.5 13.4 13.7
2014 910 67.0 13.5 15.4
2015 886 65.0 13.6 19.2
2016 920 65.0 14.1 18.7
2017 889 64.1 13.8 13.8
2018 889 65.1 13.6 17.3
2019 923 66.3 13.9 16.4
2020 917 67.2 13.6 17
2021 953 66.5 14.3 17.3
2022 938 65.5 14.3 17
2023 949 66.5 14.2 18.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thomas Jefferson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 982 62.0 15.8 n/a
1989 879 65.0 13.5 n/a
1990 799 56.0 14.2 0
1991 778 62.0 12.5 n/a
1992 755 55.0 13.7 n/a
1993 794 51.5 15.4 n/a
1994 781 47.5 16.4 n/a
1995 867 47.5 18.3 n/a
1996 867 47.5 18.3 n/a
1997 891 48.5 18.4 n/a
1998 907 50.0 18.1 n/a
1999 914 51.0 17.9 n/a
2000 956 51.8 18.5 3.9
2001 1018 54.8 18.6 5.9
2002 1046 55.5 18.8 6.4
2003 1046 55.5 18.8 6.4
2004 1042 57.3 18.2 5.5
2005 1051 57.3 18.3 6.4
2006 1039 57.8 18.0 8.7
2007 1049 57.8 18.1 8.2
2008 1020 58.5 17.4 7.2
2009 962 58.0 16.6 8.6
2010 975 59.0 16.5 10.7
2011 942 63.2 14.8 11.8
2012 898 67.0 13.3 12.1
2013 897 66.5 13.4 13.7
2014 910 67.0 13.5 15.4
2015 886 65.0 13.6 19.2
2016 920 65.0 14.1 18.7
2017 889 64.1 13.8 13.8
2018 889 65.1 13.6 17.3
2019 923 66.3 13.9 16.4
2020 917 67.2 13.6 17
2021 953 66.5 14.3 17.3
2022 938 65.5 14.3 17
2023 949 66.5 14.2 18.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas Jefferson High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $105 (0.6%) $16,088 (99.4%) $16,192
2020 $116 (0.7%) $17,238 (99.3%) $17,354
2021 $233 (1.4%) $16,708 (98.6%) $16,941
2022 $488 (2.7%) $17,625 (97.3%) $18,113

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Jefferson High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 78th of 693 High schoolsRanks 67th of 674 High schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Thomas Jefferson High School)79.540.2
 39.3%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Thomas Jefferson High School)81.372.7
 8.6%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Thomas Jefferson High School)90.690
 0.6%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students923949
 2.8%
African American2028
 40%
American Indian01
Asian3333
Hispanic1515
Pacific Islander00
White848854
 0.7%
Two or More Races718
 157.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.4%18.7%
 2.3%


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Yes. Thomas Jefferson High School ranks in the top 9.9% of Pennsylvania high schools.

Students at Thomas Jefferson High School are 90% White, 3% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 949 students attended Thomas Jefferson High School.


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