The Waynesboro Area Senior High School is a midsized, suburban public high school located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It is the sole high school operated by the Waynesboro Area School District.
Serving 1,392 students in grades 9-12, Waynesboro Area Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waynesboro Area Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Waynesboro Area Senior High School's student population of 1,392 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,392 students
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waynesboro Area Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waynesboro Area Senior High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1015 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Black
3%
14%
White
83%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indians & Maidens
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waynesboro Area Senior High School's ranking?
Waynesboro Area Senior High School is ranked #1015 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Waynesboro Area Senior High School often compared to?
Waynesboro Area Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greencastle-antrim Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waynesboro Area Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Waynesboro Area Senior High School is 91%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Waynesboro Area Senior High School?
1,392 students attend Waynesboro Area Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Waynesboro Area Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waynesboro Area Senior High School?
Waynesboro Area Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waynesboro Area Senior High School offer ?
Waynesboro Area Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waynesboro Area Senior High School part of?
Waynesboro Area Senior High School is part of Waynesboro Area School District.
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