Waynesboro Area SHS

www.wasd.k12.pa.us

1,439 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,439

Total Students

72.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waynesboro Area SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,186
Hispanic	99
Black	45
Asian	13
Two or More	90
American Indian	6

White
1,186 (82.4 %)
Hispanic
99 (6.9 %)
Two or More
90 (6.3 %)
Black
45 (3.1 %)
Asian
13 (0.9 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)

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:	Waynesboro Area SD
Phone:	(717)762-1191
Website:	http://www.wasd.k12.pa.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
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 9 383

Grade 10 376

Grade 11 347

Grade 12 333