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#1643 of 2,846 schools in PA
Waynesboro Area Senior High School
High School · Waynesboro Area Sd · Waynesboro, PA
A Waynesboro Area Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
550 E 2nd St, Waynesboro, PA 17268
- Math 47% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Waynesboro Area Senior High School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 55% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waynesboro Area Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,155/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waynesboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,715
Median home value
$225,900
Median rent
$1,081/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17268; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Waynesboro Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waynesboro Area Senior High School is listed in Waynesboro Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waynesboro Area Senior High School
Waynesboro Area Senior High School is a public high school in Waynesboro, PA, part of Waynesboro Area Sd, serving approximately 1,436 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,643 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waynesboro Area Senior High School
What grades does Waynesboro Area Senior High School serve?
Waynesboro Area Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Waynesboro Area Senior High School?
Waynesboro Area Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesboro Area Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesboro Area Senior High School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waynesboro Area Senior High School rank in PA?
Waynesboro Area Senior High School ranks #1,643 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Waynesboro Area Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waynesboro Area Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Waynesboro Area Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waynesboro Area Senior High School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Waynesboro Area Senior High School a charter school?
No, Waynesboro Area Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waynesboro Area Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Waynesboro Area Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waynesboro Area Senior High School?
49.2% of students at Waynesboro Area Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (717) 762-1191
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17268)
- 29,096
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 41
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17268; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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