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#2377 of 2,846 schools in PA

West Greene Jshs

High School · West Greene Sd · Waynesburg, PA

A West Greene Sd high school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1352 Hargus Creek Rd, Waynesburg, PA 15370

  • Math 13% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 38% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-4.48 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-23.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-33.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation8.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$22,457
Chronic Absenteeism37.3%

Students at West Greene Jshs score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency13%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where West Greene Jshs 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 5Car-Dependent
  • City Safety: Average549/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waynesburg), 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

$65,545

Median home value

$182,700

Median rent

$687/mo

College educated

23.8%

Homeownership

69.3%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15370; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
8.2% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

West Greene Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$22,457NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Greene Jshs is listed in West Greene SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Greene Jshs

West Greene Jshs is a public high school in Waynesburg, PA, part of West Greene Sd, serving approximately 306 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,377 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Greene Jshs

What grades does West Greene Jshs serve?

West Greene Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend West Greene Jshs?

West Greene Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Greene Jshs?

The student-teacher ratio at West Greene Jshs is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Greene Jshs rank in PA?

West Greene Jshs ranks #2,377 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is West Greene Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

West Greene Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 West Greene Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Greene Jshs has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is West Greene Jshs a charter school?

No, West Greene Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Greene Jshs a Title I school?

No, West Greene Jshs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Greene Jshs?

44.4% of students at West Greene Jshs 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
306
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Greene County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.3%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 15370)
13,578
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
43.4
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 15370; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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