HEMPFIELD AREA SHS

Hempfield Area SHS is a public high school that is part of the Hempfield Area SD school district, located in Greensburg, PA with about 1,843 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 106 teachers, Hempfield Area SHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hempfield Area Senior High School, located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Hempfield Area School District. As a large public high school, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment that balances rigorous core coursework with a diverse array of elective options, ranging from advanced placement (AP) classes and honors programs to vocational and technical training opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Hempfield Area SHS is well-known for its robust extracurricular culture, which includes a wide variety of varsity sports, competitive performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school’s athletic and arts departments are notable for their strong community support and long-standing traditions, providing students with ample opportunities to develop leadership skills and personal interests. By integrating academic excellence with holistic student development, the school strives to cultivate an inclusive community that encourages students to succeed in their future endeavors.

For more information, contact Hempfield Area SHS at (724) 834-9000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4345 State Route 136
Greensburg, PA 15601-9315
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HEMPFIELD AREA SHS is a public school in Greensburg, PA with about 1,843 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Hempfield Area SD
Total Students:
1,843
Teachers:
106.75
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,843 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HEMPFIELD AREA SHS is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
94.3%
Black or African American
2.0%
Asian
1.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%
Two or more races
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.