Yough Senior High School is a high school located in the southeastern region of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA. The school is operated by the Yough School District. Students attend from borough of West Newton and the townships of Sewickley and South Huntingdon.
Serving 592 students in grades 9-12, Yough Sr. High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Yough SHS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Herminie, PA, covering approximately 75.3 square miles. Most areas within the zone are a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yough Sr. High School's student population of 592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
592 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Motto
Respectful. Responsible. Resilient
School Rankings
Yough Sr. 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 Yough Sr. High School is 0.17, 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
#1324 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Cougar Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yough Sr. High School's ranking?
Yough Sr. High School is ranked #1324 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Yough Sr. High School often compared to?
Yough Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penn Trafford High School, Franklin Regional Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yough Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Yough Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Yough Sr. High School?
592 students attend Yough Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Yough Sr. High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yough Sr. High School?
Yough Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yough Sr. High School offer ?
Yough Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Yough Sr. High School part of?
Yough Sr. High School is part of Yough School District.
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