West Jefferson Hills School District
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This school district serves the following county or counties: Allegheny
District Profile
District Profile
Address
830 Old Clairton Rd
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025-3196
Phone 412-655-8450
Fax 412-943-1003
Municipalities in District
Includes the municipalities of Jefferson Hills Borough, Pleasant Hills Borough, West Elizabeth Borough.
Square Miles
Students Enrolled
Schools in District
Total Number of Schools:
5
- Gill Hall El Sch (K-2)
- Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch (3-5)
- McClellan El Sch (K-2)
- Pleasant Hills MS (6,7-8)
- Thomas Jefferson HS (9-12)
Online Learning
Career and Technology Center
Intermediate Unit
District Map
School district: light blue; Administrative office: medium blue circle; County(ies) served: green dashes.
District Demographics
Total Students
Ethnicity
- American Indian
- 0.21%
- Asian
- 7.61%
- Black
- 2.57%
- Latino
- 2.14%
- Pacific Islander
- 0.03%
- 2 or More Races
- 3.32%
- White
- 84.11%
Gender
- Male
- 52.04%
- Female
- 47.96%
Other Statistics
- Special Education
- 7.64%
- English Learner
- 2.75%
Financials
Median Household Income
Revenue Sources
Type of Revenue | Income | Percent of Budget |
---|---|---|
Local Revenues | $43,526,561.42 | 69.27% |
State Revenues | $18,253,437.58 | 29.05% |
Federal | $1,051,319.57 | 1.67% |
Other | N/A | N/A |
Other Tax Stats
- Property Taxes Collected by District
- $34,005,096.04
- Property Values Within District
-
$238,100.00Median Home Value
Academic Outcomes
Graduation Rate
Rigorous Courses
Post-Secondary Plans
- 78.28%
- College/University
- 2.26%
- Other Specialized Learning
PSSA Stats
% of Advanced or Proficient
Grade Level | English Language Arts | Math | Science |
---|---|---|---|
Grade 3 | 81.90% | 83.90% | N/A |
Grade 4 | 61.60% | 63.20% | 84.70% |
Grade 5 | 75.20% | 72.20% | N/A |
Grade 6 | 79.40% | 61.30% | N/A |
Grade 7 | 78.30% | 45.10% | N/A |
Grade 8 | 78.80% | 46.30% | 75.80% |
Keystone Results
% of Advanced or Proficient
Grade Level | Literature | Algebra I | Biology |
---|---|---|---|
Grade 11 | 40.19% | 72.69% | 90.04% |
Staff
Teachers
Administrators
Support
Student /Teacher Ratio
School District Leadership
School District Leadership
Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Janet Sardon
School Board Directors *
Name | Total Years of Service | Current Term |
School Director Training Certificate
PSBA Provided
|
Certificate of Board Governance |
Continuing Education Badges Earned
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kimberley Finnerty
Board President
|
7 | 2021-2025 | |||
Suzanne Downer
Board Vice President
|
9 | 2023-2027 | |||
Dave Dominick | 9 | 2023-2027 | |||
Denise Kahler | 5 | 2023-2027 | |||
Ashley Malley | < 1 year | 2024-2025 | |||
Anthony Rash | 4 | 2023-2027 | |||
Adam Rice | 1 | 2023-2025 |
New School Director Training (RQD-NEW) |
||
Kristin Shoemaker | 7 | 2021-2025 |
Advanced School Director Training (RQD-ADV) |
||
Christopher Zacur | 7 | 2021-2025 |
Success Stories
- Thomas Jefferson HS students earn second consecutive Allegheny County Envirothon title
- McClellan Elementary students recognized for PTA Reflections creations by WJHSD board
- BCAP program students recognized at WJHSD board meeting
- Pleasant Hills Middle School’s AHN Chill Room receives $20,000 donation
- Thomas Jefferson HS earns Silver distinction in AP School Honor Roll
- Pleasant Hills Middle School annual Thanksgiving food drive delivers for community
- Thomas Jefferson High School salutes veterans with inspirational celebration
- Growing interest in Thomas Jefferson HS ASL class a sign of the times
- Thomas Jefferson HS students and WJHSD School Board recognized
- Pleasant Hills Middle School annual Thanksgiving food drive benefits community
- Thomas Jefferson HS salutes veterans
- Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive supports community
- Students immersed in Costa Rica’s rich culture and biodiversity
- Jaguar LEAP helps students acclimate to high school
- A year filled with student achievement and highlights
- WJHSD donates instruments to assist Duquesne City SD
- Students pursuing passions beyond the classroom
- Thomas Jefferson HS celebrates record AP students and scholars
- Thomas Jefferson High School prioritizing college and career readiness
- WJH Community raises $82,000 for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- ‘Pittsburgh Builds Bridges’ has unifying impact on WJH community
- West Jefferson Hills SD holds first K-5 curriculum showcase
- Staff, first responders conduct emergency preparedness exercise
- Teachers team up to produce Amazon No. 1 new release ESL book
- Environmental Science students “race” to learn about global water crisis
- Pleasant Hills student wins PA DEP Radon Poster contest
- School receives $500 Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative grant
- Student entrepreneurs shine at Final Pitch
- AHN LifeFlight offers learning presentation
- Celebrating Earth Day with a virtual visit to the district apiary
- Thomas Jefferson High School celebrates first group of AP Scholars
- New classroom pet an opportunity for learning
- Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation names principals MVPs
- Upcycling changes trash to art
- A celebration of spring and diversity
- Life Skills students compete in Black and Gold Invitational
- Pen pals put a face with a name
- Jaguar Job Lab debuts at Thomas Jefferson High School
- WJHSD celebrates Black History Month
- Students enjoy a ‘Blind Date with a Book’
- L.O.V.E. is coming to Thomas Jefferson High School
- First graders study the science of sound
- High School Builds Apple Orchard to Support Apiary Science Program
- WJHSD Celebrates Veterans Day
- Physics Students Participate in Annual Pumpkin Drop
- McClellan Elementary Kindergarten Students Celebrate Election Day
- McClellan Elementary School Kindergartners Write the Room
- Thomas Jefferson High School Students Take Part in Dignity & Respect Campaign
- TJHS students prove physics is fun
- TJHS French students recreate famous works of art
- WJHSD celebrates “Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day” at home
- PHMS Dignity and Respect Interest Group serving those in need
- Thomas Jefferson High School Best Buddies Club promotes inclusion pledge
- TJHS student receives “Spectacular, Super Special, Stand out Student Award”
- Gill Hall Elementary second graders create Living Wax Museum
- TJHS students celebrate Black History Month with visit from state president of NAACP
- McClellan kindergartners celebrate 100th day of school with donation to Beverly’s Birthdays