Hempfield Area Senior High School

Summary:

Hempfield Area Senior High School is a public high school located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 1,661 students. This school is part of the Hempfield Area School District, which is ranked 88 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hempfield Area Senior High School consistently ranks among the top 20% of Pennsylvania high schools, with a current ranking of 105 out of 686 schools. The school's performance on Keystone Exams is notably strong, with 61.2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Algebra I, 58.4% in Biology, and 82.5% in Literature, all significantly higher than the state averages. Additionally, the school has a four-year graduation rate of 96.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average, and a very low dropout rate of 0.6%. Hempfield Area Senior High School performs well across different student subgroups, including male students, female students, White students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students.

Compared to nearby schools, Hempfield Area Senior High School outperforms many in academic metrics, such as Keystone Exam proficiency rates and graduation rates. For example, the school's Algebra I proficiency rate of 61.2% is significantly higher than the nearby Southmoreland Senior High School (19.5%) and Mount Pleasant Area High School (46.2%). The school also has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (24.26%) compared to some nearby schools, such as Jeannette High School (84.6%) and Southmoreland Senior High School (41.78%), indicating a relatively more affluent student population. Hempfield Area Senior High School has maintained a consistent level of academic performance, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, and has shown some improvement in recent years, with its ranking increasing from 234 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools in 2022-2023 to 105 out of 686 in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public 10-12

 4345 State Route 136
       Greensburg, PA  15601-9315


(724) 834-9000

District: Hempfield Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
105th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,932 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  1,661

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.3%
Two or more races:
2.5%
Hispanic:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hempfield Area Senior High School ranks better than 84.7% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.15. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hempfield Area Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), two or more races (2.5%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hempfield Area Senior High School is 16.4. (See more...)
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Compare Hempfield Area Senior High School employs 100.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hempfield Area Senior High School is $15,932.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hempfield Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hempfield Area Senior High School 105th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Hempfield Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Hempfield Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hempfield Area School District 88th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hempfield Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Hempfield Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 82.95 85th 583 85.4%
2004 72.29 163rd 590 72.4%
2005 68.88 187th 593 68.5%
2006 75.49 121st 604 80.0%
2007 77.26 109th 615 82.3%
2008 83.37 52nd 621 91.6%
2009 74.04 147th 632 76.7%
2010 71.32 171st 649 73.7%
2011 76.74 107th 660 83.8%
2012 78.52 101st 664 84.8%
2013 80.32 88th 591 85.1%
2014 70.48 159th 580 72.6%
2015 69.42 232nd 680 65.9%
2016 75.27 167th 677 75.3%
2017 74.69 174th 663 73.8%
2018 68.20 277th 673 58.8%
2019 69.53 251st 693 63.8%
2021 63.54 255th 537 52.5%
2022 81.88 94th 634 85.2%
2023 67.46 234th 674 65.3%
2024 81.15 105th 686 84.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hempfield Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.04 269th 652 58.7%
2024 75.97 130th 664 80.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Hempfield Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.86 130th 665 80.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hempfield Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.43 340th 502 32.3%
2024 83.25 65th 513 87.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Hempfield Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.65 96th 662 85.5%
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Rank History for White students at Hempfield Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.63 277th 577 52.0%
2024 72.76 149th 595 75.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Hempfield Area Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2009 23 12 6 3 n/a n/a 0 2053
1989 1848 22 13 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1892
1990 1698 16 13 7 3 n/a n/a 0 1737
1991 2166 17 13 6 2 n/a n/a 0 2204
1992 2116 14 14 9 12 n/a n/a 0 2165
1993 2170 17 17 7 5 n/a n/a 0 2216
1994 2131 23 17 10 10 n/a n/a 0 2191
1995 2178 24 26 8 11 n/a n/a 0 2247
1996 2178 24 26 8 11 n/a n/a 0 2247
1997 2225 22 28 6 18 n/a n/a 0 2299
1998 2189 21 29 10 14 n/a n/a 0 2263
1999 2148 22 25 10 16 n/a n/a 0 2221
2000 2161 21 28 5 9 n/a n/a 0 2224
2001 2134 17 22 4 11 n/a n/a 0 2188
2002 2104 14 25 8 7 n/a n/a 0 2158
2003 2104 14 25 8 7 n/a n/a 0 2158
2004 2086 21 16 9 6 n/a n/a 0 2138
2005 2032 14 19 10 4 n/a n/a 0 2079
2006 2039 25 14 13 4 n/a n/a 0 2095
2007 1968 32 27 14 2 n/a n/a 0 2043
2008 1956 38 28 9 2 n/a n/a 0 2033
2009 1919 33 21 12 4 n/a n/a 0 1989
2010 1920 31 27 5 3 n/a n/a 5 1991
2011 1908 36 31 7 0 0 8 0 1990
2012 1873 30 24 7 1 0 4 0 1939
2013 1856 37 27 13 2 0 4 0 1939
2014 1815 37 25 14 3 0 7 0 1901
2015 1796 39 22 19 4 1 8 0 1889
2016 1751 41 22 25 4 1 10 0 1854
2017 1779 42 24 21 4 1 21 0 1892
2018 1738 36 24 22 2 1 20 0 1843
2019 1725 30 28 22 4 1 32 0 1842
2020 1686 22 30 18 2 2 29 0 1789
2021 1627 21 31 27 2 3 40 0 1751
2022 1592 12 32 29 1 3 40 0 1709
2023 1550 13 24 28 1 4 41 0 1661

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hempfield Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2053 104.0 19.7 n/a
1989 1892 109.6 17.2 n/a
1990 1737 94.5 18.3 0
1991 2204 124.9 17.6 n/a
1992 2165 117.7 18.3 n/a
1993 2216 120.0 18.5 n/a
1994 2191 120.0 18.3 n/a
1995 2247 121.0 18.6 n/a
1996 2247 121.0 18.6 n/a
1997 2299 127.5 18.0 n/a
1998 2263 127.0 17.8 n/a
1999 2221 129.0 17.2 n/a
2000 2224 133.0 16.7 9.1
2001 2188 139.0 15.7 9.9
2002 2158 133.3 16.2 8.9
2003 2158 133.3 16.2 8.9
2004 2138 129.3 16.5 9.7
2005 2079 129.9 16.0 9.2
2006 2095 133.3 15.7 12
2007 2043 125.0 16.3 12.7
2008 2033 125.3 16.2 14.2
2009 1989 123.2 16.1 16
2010 1991 124.6 15.9 16.4
2011 1990 123.8 16.0 15.9
2012 1939 115.9 16.7 17
2013 1939 114.9 16.8 15.8
2014 1901 114.1 16.6 17.2
2015 1889 115.0 16.4 16.5
2016 1854 115.0 16.1 21.9
2017 1892 107.5 17.6 21.9
2018 1843 106.7 17.2 23
2019 1842 103.0 17.8 22.4
2020 1789 101.3 17.6 21
2021 1751 99.8 17.5 18.6
2022 1709 95.8 17.8 23.9
2023 1661 100.8 16.4 24.3

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 Hempfield Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2053 104.0 19.7 n/a
1989 1892 109.6 17.2 n/a
1990 1737 94.5 18.3 0
1991 2204 124.9 17.6 n/a
1992 2165 117.7 18.3 n/a
1993 2216 120.0 18.5 n/a
1994 2191 120.0 18.3 n/a
1995 2247 121.0 18.6 n/a
1996 2247 121.0 18.6 n/a
1997 2299 127.5 18.0 n/a
1998 2263 127.0 17.8 n/a
1999 2221 129.0 17.2 n/a
2000 2224 133.0 16.7 9.1
2001 2188 139.0 15.7 9.9
2002 2158 133.3 16.2 8.9
2003 2158 133.3 16.2 8.9
2004 2138 129.3 16.5 9.7
2005 2079 129.9 16.0 9.2
2006 2095 133.3 15.7 12
2007 2043 125.0 16.3 12.7
2008 2033 125.3 16.2 14.2
2009 1989 123.2 16.1 16
2010 1991 124.6 15.9 16.4
2011 1990 123.8 16.0 15.9
2012 1939 115.9 16.7 17
2013 1939 114.9 16.8 15.8
2014 1901 114.1 16.6 17.2
2015 1889 115.0 16.4 16.5
2016 1854 115.0 16.1 21.9
2017 1892 107.5 17.6 21.9
2018 1843 106.7 17.2 23
2019 1842 103.0 17.8 22.4
2020 1789 101.3 17.6 21
2021 1751 99.8 17.5 18.6
2022 1709 95.8 17.8 23.9
2023 1661 100.8 16.4 24.3

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 Hempfield Area Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $211 (1.4%) $15,183 (98.6%) $15,394
2020 $128 (0.9%) $14,806 (99.1%) $14,934
2021 $54 (0.3%) $17,210 (99.7%) $17,265
2022 $585 (3.7%) $15,347 (96.3%) $15,932

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hempfield Area Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 251st of 693 High schoolsRanks 234th of 674 High schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Hempfield Area Senior High School)71.640.7
 30.9%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Hempfield Area Senior High School)69.751.3
 18.4%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Hempfield Area Senior High School)78.374.8
 3.5%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18421661
 9.8%
African American3013
 56.7%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian2824
 14.3%
Hispanic2228
 27.3%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White17251550
 10.1%
Two or More Races3241
 28.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.4%24.3%
 1.9%


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Students at Hempfield Area Senior High School are 93% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,661 students attended Hempfield Area Senior High School.

Hempfield Area Senior High School ranks 105th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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