For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 9,916 students in Washington County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, PA are Peters Twp High School, South Fayette Twp High School and Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Washington County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Fayette Twp High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Washington County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peters Twp High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 96% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
121 Rolling Hills Dr.
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-6250
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-6250
Grades: 9-12
| 1,295 students
Rank: #22.
South Fayette Twp High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 93% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3640 Old Oakdale Rd
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542
Grades: 9-12
| 1,094 students
Rank: #33.
Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
314 Elm St Extension
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-1400
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,624 students
Rank: #44.
Mcguffey High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
86 Mcguffey Drive
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3328
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3328
Grades: 9-12
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Avella Rd
Avella, PA 15312
(724) 356-2218
Avella, PA 15312
(724) 356-2218
Grades: 7-12
| 229 students
Rank: #66.
California Area Sr. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Trojan Way
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 277 students
Rank: #77.
Charleroi Area High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Fecsen Dr
Charleroi, PA 15022
(724) 483-3600
Charleroi, PA 15022
(724) 483-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 458 students
Rank: #88.
Bentworth Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Bearcat Dr
Bentleyville, PA 15314
(724) 239-5911
Bentleyville, PA 15314
(724) 239-5911
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Rank: #99.
Trinity Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231 Park Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-5380
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-5380
Grades: 9-12
| 1,059 students
Rank: #1010.
Ringgold Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Ram Drive
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-2200
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 838 students
Rank: #1111.
Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2050 W Pike St
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 745-3350
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 745-3350
Grades: 7-12
| 491 students
Rank: #1212.
Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Fort Cherry Road
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
Grades: 7-12
| 444 students
Rank: #1313.
Bethlehem-center Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
179 Crawford Rd
Fredericktown, PA 15333
(724) 267-4910
Fredericktown, PA 15333
(724) 267-4910
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Rank: #1414.
Washington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Allison Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5080
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5080
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #1515.
Mon Valley Ctc
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Five Guttman Avenue
Charleroi, PA 15022
(724) 489-9581
Charleroi, PA 15022
(724) 489-9581
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Rank: #1616.
Burgettstown Ms/hs
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Bavington Rd
Burgettstown, PA 15021
(724) 947-8100
Burgettstown, PA 15021
(724) 947-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 528 students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Area Ctc
Vocational School
688 Western Ave
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 746-2890
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 746-2890
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
120 Alexander Ave
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-8454
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-8454
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
36 Cecil Elementary Dr
Cecil, PA 15321
(412) 221-6808
Cecil, PA 15321
(412) 221-6808
Grades: K-4
| 232 students
803 1st St
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-3130
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-3130
Grades: K-4
| 289 students
1200 Chess St
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-2911
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-2911
Grades: K-5
| 590 students
625 E Mcmurray Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-2688
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-2688
Grades: 7-8
| 613 students
1099 Allison Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-5505
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-5505
Grades: 8-12
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Washington County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, PA include Peters Twp High School, South Fayette Twp High School and Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County, PA?
17 public high schools are located in Washington County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County, PA?
Washington County, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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