WAYNESBORO AREA SHS

Waynesboro Area SHS is a public high school that is part of the Waynesboro Area SD school district, located in Waynesboro, PA with about 1,286 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 77 teachers, Waynesboro Area SHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Waynesboro Area Senior High School (WASHS), located in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Waynesboro Area School District. Committed to preparing students for life after graduation, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with a variety of elective opportunities. The institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to excel not only in the classroom but also through extracurricular involvement, including athletics, arts, and various student-led organizations.

As a pillar of the local community, the high school leverages its resources to foster both personal growth and academic achievement. By integrating modern educational standards with a focus on student well-being and development, WASHS strives to equip its student body with the critical thinking skills and character necessary for success in higher education and the workforce. The school maintains a strong connection with the surrounding Waynesboro area, operating under the broader goals of the district to provide accessible, high-quality public education.

For more information, contact Waynesboro Area SHS at (717) 762-1191 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

550 E 2nd St
Waynesboro, PA 17268-2352
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WAYNESBORO AREA SHS is a public school in Waynesboro, PA with about 1,286 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Waynesboro Area SD
Total Students:
1,286
Teachers:
77.7
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 1,286 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WAYNESBORO AREA SHS is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
88.6%
Black or African American
4.7%
Hispanic/Latino
3.9%
Two or more races
1.6%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

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.