Summary:
The 15025 zip code area is home to two high schools: Thomas Jefferson High School and Clairton Middle School/High School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and are part of the West Jefferson Hills School District and Clairton City School District, respectively.
Thomas Jefferson High School stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top 23-67 high schools in Pennsylvania and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates on Keystone Exams in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature, exceeding both the district and state averages. In contrast, Clairton Middle School/High School appears to be a lower-performing school, ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on PSSA and Keystone Exams are significantly lower than the state averages, particularly in Math and Science.
Despite the stark contrast in academic performance, both schools have similar four-year graduation rates of around 87.9% and low dropout rates of 1.4%. However, the schools differ significantly in their student demographics and resource allocation. Thomas Jefferson High School has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 25.56%, while Clairton Middle School/High School has an extremely high rate of 100.24%. Additionally, Clairton Middle School/High School spends more per student ($21,539) compared to Thomas Jefferson High School ($18,515), raising questions about the effective allocation of resources and the factors that contribute to school performance beyond just funding.
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