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School Comparison

Elizabeth Forward SHS
vs.
Thomas Jefferson HS

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Elizabeth Forward SHS
Thomas Jefferson HS
  • Thomas Jefferson HS reported a higher dual enrollment than Elizabeth Forward SHS (232 vs. 45).
  • Thomas Jefferson HS reported a higher ap enrollment than Elizabeth Forward SHS (277 vs. 174).
  • Thomas Jefferson HS reported a higher sat/act participation than Elizabeth Forward SHS (178 vs. 80).
  • Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Elizabeth Forward SHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Thomas Jefferson HS (189 vs. 112).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Thomas Jefferson HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Elizabeth Forward SHS (225 vs. 158).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Thomas Jefferson HS reported a higher dual enrollment than Elizabeth Forward SHS (232 vs. 45).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Thomas Jefferson HS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Elizabeth Forward SHS (45 vs. 23).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Thomas Jefferson HS reported a higher students per counselor than Elizabeth Forward SHS (313.7:1 vs. 301.6:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

20 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Thomas Jefferson HS

1 metric was reported by Thomas Jefferson HS. Comparable data for Elizabeth Forward SHS is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
97%

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Elizabeth Forward SHS
$18,169.1
Thomas Jefferson HS
$16,215.19
Local revenue share
Elizabeth Forward SHS
51.2%
Thomas Jefferson HS
68.6%
State revenue share
Elizabeth Forward SHS
42.5%
Thomas Jefferson HS
28.6%
Federal revenue share
Elizabeth Forward SHS
6.3%
Thomas Jefferson HS
2.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Elizabeth Forward SHS
19.8%
Thomas Jefferson HS
10.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Allegheny County
$76,393
Allegheny County
$76,393
Poverty rate
Allegheny County
11.2%
Allegheny County
11.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Allegheny County
44.8%
Allegheny County
44.8%
Unemployment rate
Allegheny County
3.5%
Allegheny County
3.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.