Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

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Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School ranks 445 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Waynesburg Central High School is a public high school serving around 500 students in grades 9-12 in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Central Greene School District, which is ranked 391 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waynesburg Central High School faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.6%) compared to the state average, lower-than-average academic performance on Keystone Exams across subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and Literature, and subpar performance for specific student subgroups like white students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 84.0% and 93.1% in recent years, which is generally lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has been higher than the state average, ranging from 1.3% to 2.9% in recent years.

Compared to nearby high schools like Trinity Senior High School, Bentworth Senior High School, and Carmichaels Area High School, Waynesburg Central High School's academic performance is generally lower, with these schools having higher Keystone Exam proficiency rates, graduation rates, and overall statewide rankings. Addressing the school's challenges and learning from the successes of nearby high-performing schools could be key to improving Waynesburg Central High School's educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-12

30 Zimmerman Dr
Waynesburg, PA 15370-8281

(724) 852-1050

District: Central Greene School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
445^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,249

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 500

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.6%

Asian:

1.6%

American Indian:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 66% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.41. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.6%), Asian (1.6%), American Indian (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 0.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School is $20,249.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School 445^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Central Greene School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Greene School District 391^st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	38.08	432^nd	583	25.9%
2004	64.05	239^th	590	59.5%
2005	42.97	418^th	593	29.5%
2006	50.56	368^th	604	39.1%
2007	47.25	412^th	615	33.0%
2008	66.55	218^th	621	64.9%
2009	53.45	354^th	632	44.0%
2010	43.54	450^th	649	30.7%
2011	61.90	302^nd	660	54.2%
2012	68.06	232^nd	664	65.1%
2013	55.32	297^th	591	49.7%
2014	46.82	380^th	580	34.5%
2015	52.86	409^th	680	39.9%
2016	64.55	306^th	677	54.8%
2017	60.69	334^th	663	49.6%
2018	49.60	439^th	673	34.8%
2019	64.80	298^th	693	57.0%
2022	61.64	277^th	634	56.3%
2023	42.41	445^th	674	34.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.72	505^th	652	22.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.07	475^th	502	5.4%

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Rank History for White students at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.27	480^th	577	16.8%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	803	2	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	812
1989	774	3	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	780
1990	763	3	4	7	1	n/a	n/a	778
1991	747	2	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	756
1992	800	3	10	4	0	n/a	n/a	817
1993	826	4	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	841
1994	795	6	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	807
1995	776	5	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	787
1996	776	5	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	787
1997	750	6	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	762
1998	749	3	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	757
1999	721	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	727
2000	688	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	694
2001	688	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	694
2002	687	5	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	701
2003	687	5	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	701
2004	726	6	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	738
2005	739	4	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	749
2006	698	4	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	711
2007	694	5	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	708
2008	686	8	4	2	5	n/a	n/a	705
2009	703	11	6	3	3	n/a	n/a	726
2010	659	11	3	4	4	n/a	n/a	681
2011	629	10	0	3	2	2	0	646
2012	609	11	4	5	2	2	0	633
2013	580	6	5	4	1	0	1	597
2014	563	5	6	4	1	0	1	580
2015	521	7	7	3	1	0	0	539
2016	537	8	5	2	1	0	3	556
2017	534	10	4	1	1	0	3	553
2018	532	11	3	0	0	0	3	549
2019	519	10	3	0	0	0	3	535
2020	502	9	3	2	0	0	3	519
2021	500	5	4	1	0	0	6	516
2022	484	2	3	2	0	0	9	500
2023	483	1	8	1	7	0	0	500

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	812	46.8	17.3	n/a
1989	780	51.2	15.2	n/a
1990	778	50.3	15.4	0
1991	756	50.5	14.9	n/a
1992	817	51.7	15.8	n/a
1993	841	49.7	16.9	n/a
1994	807	46.8	17.2	n/a
1995	787	51.6	15.3	n/a
1996	787	51.6	15.3	n/a
1997	762	51.1	14.9	n/a
1998	757	49.0	15.4	n/a
1999	727	48.5	15.0	n/a
2000	694	50.0	13.9	32.1
2001	694	50.0	13.9	29.7
2002	701	46.9	14.9	39.4
2003	701	46.9	14.9	39.4
2004	738	46.7	15.8	33.2
2005	749	47.8	15.7	36.8
2006	711	47.8	14.9	39.2
2007	708	49.9	14.2	45.9
2008	705	51.2	13.8	35.3
2009	726	51.6	14.1	34.7
2010	681	54.1	12.5	34.9
2011	646	53.4	12.0	34.5
2012	633	50.2	12.6	36.5
2013	597	50.0	11.9	39.4
2014	580	50.3	11.5	37.6
2015	539	52.0	10.3	38.2
2016	556	51.0	10.9	37.6
2017	553	49.3	11.2	26
2018	549	47.6	11.5	28.8
2019	535	43.6	12.2	27.5
2020	519	42.6	12.1	28.3
2021	516	41.4	12.4	27.5
2022	500	39.1	12.7	31.2
2023	500	39.0	12.8	0.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	812	46.8	17.3	n/a
1989	780	51.2	15.2	n/a
1990	778	50.3	15.4	0
1991	756	50.5	14.9	n/a
1992	817	51.7	15.8	n/a
1993	841	49.7	16.9	n/a
1994	807	46.8	17.2	n/a
1995	787	51.6	15.3	n/a
1996	787	51.6	15.3	n/a
1997	762	51.1	14.9	n/a
1998	757	49.0	15.4	n/a
1999	727	48.5	15.0	n/a
2000	694	50.0	13.9	32.1
2001	694	50.0	13.9	29.7
2002	701	46.9	14.9	39.4
2003	701	46.9	14.9	39.4
2004	738	46.7	15.8	33.2
2005	749	47.8	15.7	36.8
2006	711	47.8	14.9	39.2
2007	708	49.9	14.2	45.9
2008	705	51.2	13.8	35.3
2009	726	51.6	14.1	34.7
2010	681	54.1	12.5	34.9
2011	646	53.4	12.0	34.5
2012	633	50.2	12.6	36.5
2013	597	50.0	11.9	39.4
2014	580	50.3	11.5	37.6
2015	539	52.0	10.3	38.2
2016	556	51.0	10.9	37.6
2017	553	49.3	11.2	26
2018	549	47.6	11.5	28.8
2019	535	43.6	12.2	27.5
2020	519	42.6	12.1	28.3
2021	516	41.4	12.4	27.5
2022	500	39.1	12.7	31.2
2023	500	39.0	12.8	0.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$19,150 (100.0%)	$19,150
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$14,131 (100.0%)	$14,131
2021	$361 (1.8%)	$19,942 (98.2%)	$20,303
2022	$107 (0.5%)	$20,142 (99.5%)	$20,249

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 298^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 445^th of 674 High schools	23%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School)	72.9	21.9	51%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School)	63.6	48.1	15.5%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School)	74.6	55.9	18.7%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	535	500	6.5%
African American	10	1	90%
American Indian	0	7
Asian	3	8	166.7%
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	519	483	6.9%
Two or More Races	3	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.5%	0.6%	26.9%

Schools Near Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)			PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	30 Zimmerman Dr	Waynesburg	15370	Greene County	Central Greene School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 852-1050	500	39	12.8	0.6%	483 (96.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.6%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42.4	445^th of 674 public high schools	34.0%		61.6	277^th of 634 public high schools	56.3%	168	21.9	48.1	55.9									$20,249	$107	$20,142
Greene County Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	60 Zimmerman Drive	Waynesburg	15370	Greene County	Greene County Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(724) 627-3106	7	15	.4		7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School	Public	7-12	1351 Jefferson Rd	Jefferson	15344	Greene County	Jefferson-Morgan School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 883-2310	365	26	13.9	43.6%	344 (94.2%)	5 (1.4%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	25.1	530^th of 674 public high schools	21.4%		50.1	387^th of 634 public high schools	39.0%	143	10.3	36.8	47.9	33.3	37.2	35.0	66.0	66.0	49.3	60.0	53.6	$17,617	$1,246	$16,371
West Greene Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1352 Hargus Creek Rd	Waynesburg	15370	Greene County	West Greene School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 499-5183	308	30	10.2	42.5%	304 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	41.1	451^st of 674 public high schools	33.1%		49.7	390^th of 634 public high schools	38.5%	61	42.9	23.8	54.8	11.3	5.0	8.4	55.0	55.0	54.5	40.0	47.7	$27,904	$1,114	$26,790
Carmichaels Area High School	Public	9-12	215 North Vine Street	Carmichaels	15320	Greene County	Carmichaels Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 966-5045	285	27	10.7	25.6%	268 (94.0%)	5 (1.8%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.1%)	75	151^st of 674 public high schools	77.6%		51.4	382^nd of 634 public high schools	39.7%	231	45.7	64.9	70.2									$15,840	$1,234	$14,606
Bethlehem-Center Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	179 Crawford Rd	Fredericktown	15333	Washington County	Bethlehem-Center School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 267-4910	302	21	14.7	37.1%	284 (94.0%)	9 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	26.8	523^rd of 674 public high schools	22.4%		13.8	552^nd of 634 public high schools	12.9%	29	4.4	34.4	55.3									$12,994	$00	$12,994
Mapletown Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1000 Mapletown Rd	Greensboro	15338	Greene County	Southeastern Greene School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 943-3401	250	26	9.5	81.6%	248 (99.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62.8	270^th of 674 public high schools	59.9%		60.6	286^th of 634 public high schools	54.9%	16	46.3	51.2	62.8	30.3	28.6	29.5	45.7	45.7	51.5	48.6	50.0	$24,255	$696	$23,559
Brownsville Area High School	Public	9-12	One Falcon Drive	Brownsville	15417	Fayette County	Brownsville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 785-8200	434	31	14.2	77.4%	340 (78.3%)	35 (8.1%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.3%)	17.9	563^rd of 674 public high schools	16.5%		17.8	538^th of 634 public high schools	15.1%	25	14.3	32.9	36.1									$19,252	$2,204	$17,047
California Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	11 Trojan Way	Coal Center	15423	Washington County	California Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 785-5800	286	19	14.8	36.0%	249 (87.1%)	23 (8.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	26.9	520^th of 674 public high schools	22.8%		62.3	270^th of 634 public high schools	57.4%	250	8.8	37.7	50.0									$19,341	$1,924	$17,418
Bentworth Senior High School	Public	9-12	75 Bearcat Dr	Bentleyville	15314	Washington County	Bentworth School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 239-5911	344	54	6.3	74.4%	321 (93.3%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)	56.8	325^th of 674 public high schools	51.8%		78.6	122^nd of 634 public high schools	80.8%	203	28.1	59.3	61.6									$19,376	$1,172	$18,204

Frequently Asked Questions about Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School are 97% White, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 500 students attended Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School.

Is Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School ranks 445^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School?

Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Waynesburg Central Elementary School

What district is Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School in?

Central Greene School District

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