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 1,436 students in grades 9-12, Waynesboro Area Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 19:1 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waynesboro Area Senior High School's student population of 1,436 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Waynesboro Area Senior High School ranks within the top 30% 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 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#749 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
60%
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: Indian
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waynesboro Area Senior High School's ranking?
Waynesboro Area Senior High School is ranked #749 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Waynesboro Area Senior High School?
1,436 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 Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 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 19:1, 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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