Thomas Jefferson High School vs. Clairton Middle School High School
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson High School or Clairton Middle School High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Clairton Middle School High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 974 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Jefferson High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 420 students in grades 6-12, Clairton Middle School High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
974 students
420 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#556 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#2503 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
7%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
10-14%
Graduation Rate
97%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
71
Grade 7 Students
-
56
Grade 8 Students
-
57
Grade 9 Students
240
69
Grade 10 Students
265
68
Grade 11 Students
224
50
Grade 12 Students
245
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
4%
71%
% White
88%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
10%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
