Waynesboro Area Senior High School

Waynesboro Area Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
550 E 2nd St,  Waynesboro, PA
Waynesboro Area School District
3.4
2.2
1,436 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
23
Math
26
English
19
Reading
22
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
55.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
302:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
82.4%
Hispanic
6.9%
Two or more races
6.3%
Black
3.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 150 Students
Penn State 133 Students
Penn State Mont Alto 87 Students
University of Pittsburgh 75 Students
Temple University 64 Students
Wilson College 62 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 55 Students
Hagerstown Community College 55 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 52 Students
University of Pennsylvania 47 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 65 Students
Business 52 Students
Nursing 52 Students
Biology 40 Students
Computer Science 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Elementary Education 23 Students
Education 22 Students
Marketing 18 Students
Criminology 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 175 Reviews
4.0 Junior
10/8/2024
I have a love hate relationship with Waynesboro High School. I like going to school and learning, the school is clean, the food is good, the teachers are good and nice. Sometimes I get a teacher who does not always teach and food that does not always taste the best, but I feel safe in the school and have had an overall positive experience at Waynesboro high school.
4.0 Senior
4/15/2023
During my time in school, I have felt safer in WASHS then any other school I have attended. They have many options for classes and clubs. The music teachers, Mr. Ritter and Mr. Vensel are fun to be around and extremely supportive.
4.0 Senior
7/19/2021
Our school is unique because unlike many schools around us we opened at the bringing of the school year for fully in-person classes during the 2020-2021 school year. Our school made this decision due to the high number of low-income students who struggle without school as a safe haven. An in-person school option allowed our students to benefit from free school-provided lunches, in-person support from our teachers, and peer interaction.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 5 Reviews
4.0 parent
6/20/2023
So far, so good! Faculty is extremely helpful.
4.0 other
6/20/2023
2023 was my first year at WASH. The student and teachers are friendly and polite. Although the school is predominantly white, I am starting to notice more diversity. Also, I never had a problem fitting in or making friends.
1.0 parent
11/4/2021
people are treated as things not people
1.0 teacher
8/19/2014
This school use to be a gem in Franklin County. Over the past few years, Waynesboro has become one of (if not the) worst schools in the county. This is due to changes in administration at all levels. The current administration does not care about the low moral of students or staff. They ask for the...

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Waynesboro Area Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Waynesboro, PA, in the Waynesboro neighborhood, and is served by the Waynesboro Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 1,436 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. Waynesboro Area Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $293,070. Discover additional schools in the area, like CITY LIGHT SCHOOL, Living Word Academy, Highfield Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Waynesboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Waynesboro Area Senior High School.

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