- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jefferson Hills, PA
Thomas Jefferson Hs
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422559000523
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson Hs earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Jefferson Hills · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Hs has class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jefferson Hills, PA.
School address
District: West Jefferson Hills Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422559000523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson Hs held near 974 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.5 → 65.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 422559000523 · Jefferson Hills, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,041 enr · 15.8:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch (856 students)
Thomas Jefferson Hs held near 974 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.5 → 65.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Thomas Jefferson Hs
1,041 students
- Jefferson Hill
Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch
856 students
- Pleasant Hills
Pleasant Hills Ms
813 students
- Gill Hall El S
Gill Hall El Sch
424 students
- Mcclellan El S 367
Mcclellan El Sch
367 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson Hs reports 1,041 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson Hs compares
Thomas Jefferson Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 69% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,041 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,041
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Asian 6.6%
African American 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Thomas Jefferson Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Jefferson Hills Sd reports $16,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Jefferson Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hills Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gill Hall El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcclellan El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Jefferson Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Jefferson Hills
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,041 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Hs
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Hs?
Thomas Jefferson Hs has 1,041 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jefferson Hills, PA. CCD year-over-year: 949 (2022-23) → 974 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Hs is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Jefferson Hs?
18.2% of students at Thomas Jefferson Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Hs?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Hs is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Jefferson Hills, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Hs?
Thomas Jefferson Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas Jefferson Hs rank among public schools in Jefferson Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jefferson Hills, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Jefferson Hills Sd?
Besides Thomas Jefferson Hs, West Jefferson Hills Sd also operates Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch (856 students), Pleasant Hills Ms (813 students), and Gill Hall El Sch (424 students). See the West Jefferson Hills Sd district page for the complete list.