Thomas Jefferson High School

Thomas Jefferson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
310 Old Clairton Rd,  Jefferson Hills, PA
West Jefferson Hills School District
3.5
5.0
938 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
92%
Reading Proficiency
88%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
92%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
66
Full Time Teachers
66
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
68.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
7
Equity
7
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
954:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
White
90%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%
Black
3%
Two or more races
1.9%
Hispanic
1.6%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#30 Best HS For Athletes in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Pittsburgh 224 Students
Penn State 191 Students
Duquesne University 148 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 135 Students
Slippery Rock University 101 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 84 Students
PennWest California 76 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 73 Students
West Virginia University 62 Students
Community College of Allegheny County 54 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 85 Students
Biology 75 Students
Nursing 62 Students
Psychology 48 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Computer Science 32 Students
Education 31 Students
Accounting 31 Students
Engineering 29 Students
Marketing 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 181 Reviews
5.0 Alum
4/12/2025
I came to Thomas Jefferson High School halfway through my freshman year in 2021. Throughout my 3 and a half years at Thomas Jefferson I had great experiences in school and on the football field. I met some of the best people and had teachers who helped me to get to college.
4.0 Junior
2/2/2025
overall it's been pretty good. i like it, they're very understanding. the schools safety is a big thing they try to cover. they always ask us for feedback and our opinion on new things happening also.
3.0 Senior
5/16/2024
I would like there to be fairness between the different sports programs. I would also like to see better teacher involvement when students are falling behind in there classes.
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5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 other
9/3/2014
TJ is honestly one of the most driven and motivated districts around. After graduating from TJ, I can honestly say my first year of college was basically a review of high school. TJ holds their students to a high level of education that I have ever experienced. Being a student, I would complain abou...
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5.0 parent
10/24/2013
We recently had my daughter's Gifted Program meeting, and I am so impressed with the geniune concern from the teachers and administration to provide supplemental resource and activities for these students. Also, I want to acknowledge the involvement of our new superintendent, Dr. Panza. He attended...
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Thomas Jefferson High School

Thomas Jefferson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Jefferson Hills, PA, in the Jefferson Hills neighborhood, and is served by the West Jefferson Hills School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 938 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 92% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 88% are proficient in reading. Thomas Jefferson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $332,118. Discover additional schools in the area, like Clairton Middle School/High School, Cornerstone Leadership Academy, Hillcrest Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Jefferson Hills has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thomas Jefferson High School.

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