Top Rankings
West Jefferson Hills School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,501 students in West Jefferson Hills School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in West Jefferson Hills School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
3,501 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
219 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Jefferson Hills School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 685 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
57%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
16%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
80%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,313 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,007 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,313
$23,724
Spending / Student
$16,007
$23,146
Best West Jefferson Hills School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gill Hall Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
829 Gill Hall Rd
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-4732
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-4732
Gr: K-2 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Hills Intermediate School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
875 Old Clairton Rd
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-4163
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-4163
Gr: 3-5 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Hills Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 Old Clairton Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 655-8680
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 655-8680
Gr: 6-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 Old Clairton Rd
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-8610
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-8610
Gr: 9-12 | 1,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Mcclellan Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 School Ln
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 655-2700
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 655-2700
Gr: K-2 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Jefferson Hills School District?
West Jefferson Hills School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,501 students.
What is the rank of West Jefferson Hills School District?
West Jefferson Hills School District is ranked #43 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Jefferson Hills School District?
80% of West Jefferson Hills School District students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Jefferson Hills School District?
West Jefferson Hills School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is West Jefferson Hills School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,007 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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