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#1680 of 2,846 schools in PA
Yough Shs
High School · Yough Sd · Herminie, PA
A Yough Sd high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
919 Lowber Rd, Herminie, PA 15637
- Math 41% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Yough Shs score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 46% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Yough Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,722
Median home value
$257,000
Median rent
$1,149/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15637; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Church Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 2.5 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Norwin HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 1,712 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Yough Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Yough Shs is listed in Yough SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yough Shs
Yough Shs is a public high school in Herminie, PA, part of Yough Sd, serving approximately 571 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,680 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yough Shs
What grades does Yough Shs serve?
Yough Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Yough Shs?
Yough Shs has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yough Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Yough Shs is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yough Shs rank in PA?
Yough Shs ranks #1,680 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Yough Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Yough Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Yough Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yough Shs has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Yough Shs a charter school?
No, Yough Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yough Shs a Title I school?
No, Yough Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yough Shs?
42.7% of students at Yough Shs 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
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (724) 446-5520
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15637)
- 1,889
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 15637; 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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