THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL
Thomas Jefferson HS is a public high school that is part of the West Jefferson Hills SD school district, located in Jefferson Hills, PA with about 889 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 65 teachers, Thomas Jefferson HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Thomas Jefferson High School, located in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the West Jefferson Hills School District. The school is widely recognized for its robust academic programming and its strong sense of community spirit. It operates within a modern, state-of-the-art facility that was designed to support a wide range of educational needs, featuring advanced technology, collaborative learning spaces, and high-quality athletic and performing arts venues.
Beyond the classroom, the school is perhaps best known for its exceptional athletic tradition, particularly its highly successful football program, which has become a focal point of local pride. Students at Thomas Jefferson have access to a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive sports, academic clubs, and arts organizations, all aimed at fostering well-rounded development. With a commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success, the school maintains a balance between rigorous college-preparatory coursework and opportunities for vocational growth, making it a cornerstone of the Jefferson Hills community.
For more information, contact Thomas Jefferson HS at (412) 655-8610 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025-0019
(412) 655-8610
THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Jefferson Hills, PA with about 889 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Jefferson Hills SD
- Total Students:
- 889
- Teachers:
- 65.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 889 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 93.3%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.