Thomas Jefferson HS

830 Old Clairton Rd
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025

1,041 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,041

Total Students

69.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	897
Hispanic	25
Black	35
Asian	69
Two or More	15

White
897 (86.2%)
Asian
69 (6.6%)
Black
35 (3.4%)
Hispanic
25 (2.4%)
Two or More
15 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Jefferson Hills SD
Phone:	(412)655-8610
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,041
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 297

Grade 10 244

Grade 11 273

Grade 12 227