West Jefferson Hills SD

District Overview
Located at 830 Old Clairton Rd in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, the West Jefferson Hills School District is an open, traditional public school system situated in a large suburban setting within the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Encompassing five operational schools, the district delivers complete primary and secondary educational programming spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a total enrollment of 3,501 students, comprising 1,833 male and 1,668 female pupils. The student body reflects a diverse demographic landscape, including 2,800 White, 369 Asian, 116 multiracial, 109 Black, 94 Hispanic, 11 American Indian, and 2 Pacific Islander students, with balanced cohort sizes across all elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.

To support its student population, the West Jefferson Hills School District maintains a robust full-time equivalent (FTE) workforce totaling 731.8 staff members. Classroom instruction is led by 438 teacher FTEs, who are assisted by 31 instructional aide FTEs and supported by 262.8 support staff FTEs across district facilities. Operating as an independent public school district rather than a charter entity or component of a supervisory union, the district sits within Pennsylvania's 4212 Congressional District, State Senate District 42037, and State House District 42039. Parents, students, and educational researchers seeking further administrative information can contact the district directly at (412) 655-8450 or visit their official website at www.wjhsd.net.
5
Total Schools
3,501
Total Students
438.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Jefferson Hills SD
Demographic Student Count
White2,800
Hispanic94
Black109
Asian369
Two or More116
American Indian11
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    2,800 (80.0%)
  • Asian
    369 (10.5%)
  • Two or More
    116 (3.3%)
  • Black
    109 (3.1%)
  • Hispanic
    94 (2.7%)
  • American Indian
    11 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in West Jefferson Hills SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:3,501*
Teachers (FTE):438.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.0
Schools in West Jefferson Hills SD
Found 5 Schools