Thomas Jefferson High School
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson High School is a public school located in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania. It is a school in West Jefferson Hills School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 80% of students are proficient in Math learning and 90% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 891 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 67 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 891 students are attending Thomas Jefferson High School. By gender, there are 458 and 433 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Thomas Jefferson High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 45 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 43 | 23 | 20 |
| Total | 45 | 25 | 20 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 67 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Thomas Jefferson High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 97.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 67 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 67 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.5% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 297 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 8,298 Households |
| Population | 19,599 |
| Male | 9,153 |
| Female | 10,684 |
| Child Population | 5,250 |
| Total Housing Units | 8,810 Units |
| Average House Value | $182,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,062 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.10% |
| Average Household Income | $84,623 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 98.04% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Thomas Jefferson High School offers 13 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 225 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 410 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Thomas Jefferson High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 13 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 225 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 18 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 93 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 188 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 410 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in West Jefferson Hills School District
In West Jefferson Hills School District, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.