The Greensburg-Salem High School is a public high school which is located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
Serving 786 students in grades 9-12, Greensburg-salem 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 786 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greensburg-salem High School's student population of 786 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
786 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Brown, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 21, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 6, 2026
School Mascot
Golden Lion
School Rankings
Greensburg-salem High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greensburg-salem High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1373 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
7%
14%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Golden Lion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greensburg-salem High School's ranking?
Greensburg-salem High School is ranked #1373 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Greensburg-salem High School often compared to?
Greensburg-salem High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hempfield Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greensburg-salem High School?
The graduation rate of Greensburg-salem High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Greensburg-salem High School?
786 students attend Greensburg-salem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Greensburg-salem High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greensburg-salem High School?
Greensburg-salem High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greensburg-salem High School offer ?
Greensburg-salem High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Greensburg-salem High School part of?
Greensburg-salem High School is part of Greensburg Salem School District.
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