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5 schools in West Jefferson Hills SD

Pennsylvania · 3,501 students · 2 cities

West Jefferson Hills SD's 5 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 3,501 students across 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

4-year change in West Jefferson Hills SD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,501
+302 (+9%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How West Jefferson Hills SD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn PennsylvaniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
72.6%#36 of 356N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
3,501#126 of 479#2,771 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#196 of 479N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
16.0:1#464 of 478#6,462 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
27.8%#346 of 398#6,826 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
34.6%#197 of 378#4,452 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside West Jefferson Hills SD

Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 2,907 to 3,501 students (up 20%) and from 197 to 219 full-time teachers (up 11%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Thomas Jefferson HSJefferson HillsHigh09-121,041
Jefferson Hills Intermediate SchJefferson HillsElementary03-05856
Pleasant Hills MSPittsburghMiddle06-08813
Gill Hall El SchJefferson HillsElementaryKG-02424
McClellan El SchPittsburghElementaryKG-02367

About West Jefferson Hills SD

West Jefferson Hills SD administers 5 public schools across Pennsylvania, collectively educateing roughly 3,501 students.

For a sense of the school types, West Jefferson Hills SD consists of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, West Jefferson Hills SD runs about 700 students per school, 23% above the state mean of roughly 569.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in West Jefferson Hills SD has rose 9% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,199 students to 3,501.

On this page, the community for West Jefferson Hills SD discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does West Jefferson Hills SD run?
West Jefferson Hills SD has 5 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 3,501 students in Pennsylvania.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in West Jefferson Hills SD?
West Jefferson Hills SD includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in West Jefferson Hills SD?
Thomas Jefferson HS is the largest public school in West Jefferson Hills SD by enrollment, with approximately 1,041 students.
What grade levels does West Jefferson Hills SD serve?
West Jefferson Hills SD serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 5 schools.
What cities does West Jefferson Hills SD serve?
West Jefferson Hills SD operates schools in Jefferson Hills, Pittsburgh across Pennsylvania.