Waynesboro High School

Waynesboro High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1200 W Main St,  Waynesboro, VA
Waynesboro City Public Schools
3.4
5.0
917 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Tim Teachey
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
81%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
28
Reading
32
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
57.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
109:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
White
51.2%
Hispanic
20.1%
Black
16.5%
Two or more races
10.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
James Madison University 157 Students
University of Virginia 128 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 95 Students
Virginia Tech 80 Students
George Mason University 73 Students
William & Mary 49 Students
Blue Ridge Community College - Virginia 49 Students
Radford University 47 Students
Old Dominion University 44 Students
Mary Baldwin University 37 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 52 Students
Nursing 36 Students
Biology 31 Students
Psychology 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Computer Science 13 Students
Criminology 12 Students
Pre-Law Studies 12 Students
Chemistry 12 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 108 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/26/2025
My overall experience at Waynesboro High was definitely an exciting and interesting one. With all my years of attending this school I definitely have created wonderful life changing memories amongst students, teachers, and friends. With everyones help and constant support and encouragement it has allowed me to be here today continuing to go strong with my dreams.
1.0 Senior
10/25/2023
Awful staff. Admin doesn't listen to anyone unless it's the same 20 kids they have favored since freshman year.
5.0 Senior
4/25/2020
We have more diversity than other schools in the area, so I feel that no one really feels out of place and most of the students are accepting and easy to get along with.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/17/2022
My children have always been able to challenge themselves academically and through various athletics and estra curriculars
5.0 student
1/10/2008

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Waynesboro High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Waynesboro, VA and is served by the Waynesboro City Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 917 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Waynesboro High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 81%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 29. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fishburne Military School, Appalachian Christian School, Demi/Good Shepherd School & Day Care, and more. Learn more about what Waynesboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Waynesboro High School.

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