McGuffey HS

491 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

McGuffey High School, located in Claysville, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the McGuffey School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school functions as a central hub for the surrounding Washington County community. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce entry, complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations that foster school spirit and student development.

The school is well-known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and tradition, reflecting the values of the rural area it serves. Through its various programs, McGuffey High School focuses on balancing rigorous educational standards with vocational opportunities, ensuring that students have access to both college preparatory coursework and career-technical training. As an integral part of the district, the high school plays a vital role in the local culture, providing a structured environment where students are encouraged to engage academically and socially before transitioning into adulthood.

491

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McGuffey HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	471
Hispanic	7
Asian	1
Two or More	12

White
471 (95.9 %)
Two or More
12 (2.4 %)
Hispanic
7 (1.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	McGuffey SD
Phone:	(724)948-3328
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 127

Grade 10 136

Grade 11 104

Grade 12 124