Hempfield Area Senior High School

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Hempfield Area Senior High School ranks 234 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hempfield Area Senior High School is a public high school located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, serving 1,661 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Hempfield Area School District, which is ranked 96 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating, the school stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and strong academic performance on state assessments.

Compared to surrounding schools, Hempfield Area Senior High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students at 93.32%, as well as higher four-year graduation rates ranging from 92.6% to 96.5% over the past five years. The school also outperforms the state average in Keystone Exam proficiency rates for 11th-grade students in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature, with rates that are higher than most of the neighboring schools. Additionally, Hempfield Area Senior High School has a higher per-student spending range of $14,934 to $17,265 over the past four years, suggesting a strong investment in its educational programs.

While Hempfield Area Senior High School's demographics and academic performance are notable, the surrounding schools in the area show a range of diversity and performance levels. For example, Franklin Regional Senior High School and Norwin Senior High School are highly ranked in the state, while Dr. Robert Ketterer Charter School and Southmoreland Senior High School perform below average. This context helps to highlight Hempfield Area Senior High School's strong academic standing and the diverse educational landscape in the region.

Detail:

Public 10-12

4345 State Route 136
Greensburg, PA 15601-9315

(724) 834-9000

District: Hempfield Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
234^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,932

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 1,661

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Hispanic:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hempfield Area Senior High School ranks better than 65.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.46. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Hempfield Area 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 (93.3%), two or more races (2.5%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hempfield Area Senior High School is 16.4. (See more...)

Compare Hempfield Area Senior High School employs 100.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hempfield Area Senior High School is $15,932.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hempfield Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hempfield Area Senior High School 234^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Hempfield Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

White students:

Hempfield Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hempfield Area School District 96^th of 606 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
2003	82.95	85^th	583	85.4%
2004	72.29	163^rd	590	72.4%
2005	68.88	187^th	593	68.5%
2006	75.49	121^st	604	80.0%
2007	77.26	109^th	615	82.3%
2008	83.37	52^nd	621	91.6%
2009	74.04	147^th	632	76.7%
2010	71.32	171^st	649	73.7%
2011	76.74	107^th	660	83.8%
2012	78.52	101^st	664	84.8%
2013	80.32	88^th	591	85.1%
2014	70.48	159^th	580	72.6%
2015	69.42	232^nd	680	65.9%
2016	75.27	167^th	677	75.3%
2017	74.69	174^th	663	73.8%
2018	68.20	277^th	673	58.8%
2019	69.53	251^st	693	63.8%
2021	63.54	255^th	537	52.5%
2022	81.88	94^th	634	85.2%
2023	67.46	234^th	674	65.3%

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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	269^th	652	58.7%

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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	340^th	502	32.3%

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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	277^th	577	52.0%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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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

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 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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 251^st of 693 High schools	Ranks 234^th 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)	71.6	40.7	30.9%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Hempfield Area Senior High School)	69.7	51.3	18.4%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Hempfield Area Senior High School)	78.3	74.8	3.5%
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	1842	1661	9.8%
African American	30	13	56.7%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	28	24	14.3%
Hispanic	22	28	27.3%
Pacific Islander	1	4	300%
White	1725	1550	10.1%
Two or More Races	32	41	28.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.4%	24.3%	1.9%

Schools Near Hempfield Area 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
Hempfield Area Senior High School	Public	10-12	4345 State Route 136	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Hempfield Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 834-9000	1,661	101	16.4	24.3%	1,550 (93.3%)	13 (0.8%)	28 (1.7%)	24 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	41 (2.5%)	67.5	234^th of 674 public high schools	65.3%		81.9	94^th of 634 public high schools	85.2%	140	40.7	51.3	74.8									$15,932	$585	$15,347
Jeannette High School	Public	7-12	800 Florida Ave	Jeannette	15644	Westmoreland County	Jeannette City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 523-5591	422	31	13.5	84.6%	265 (62.8%)	65 (15.4%)	10 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (19.2%)	36.4	473^rd of 674 public high schools	29.8%		47.3	406^th of 634 public high schools	36.0%	67	11.8	45.3	55.5	27.1	25.0	26.0	56.1	56.1	59.3	48.3	53.8	$20,316	$1,973	$18,343
Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	240 Arona Road	New Stanton	15672	Westmoreland County	Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(724) 925-3532	5	31	.1		5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Greensburg-Salem High School	Public	9-12	65 Mennel Dr	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Greensburg Salem School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 832-2900	820	57	14.5	36.1%	678 (82.7%)	62 (7.6%)	17 (2.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	55 (6.7%)	44.5	427^th of 674 public high schools	36.6%		34.8	476^th of 634 public high schools	24.9%	49	32.0	44.2	55.4									$17,335	$2,102	$15,233
Penn Trafford High School	Public	9-12	3381 Route 130	Harrison City	15636	Westmoreland County	Penn-Trafford School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 744-4471	1,263	73	17.3	18.7%	1,159 (91.8%)	27 (2.1%)	20 (1.6%)	21 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	34 (2.7%)	94.6	17^th of 674 public high schools	97.5%		90.3	20^th of 634 public high schools	96.8%	3	62.1	83.9	90.5									$16,474	$264	$16,210
Norwin High School	Public	9-12	251 McMahon Dr	North Huntingdon	15642	Westmoreland County	Norwin School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 861-3005	1,636	107	15.3	24.7%	1,498 (91.6%)	24 (1.5%)	25 (1.5%)	31 (1.9%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (3.4%)	86.4	69^th of 674 public high schools	89.8%		91.7	13^th of 634 public high schools	97.9%	56	63.0	62.5	85.0									$14,502	$321	$14,182
Yough Senior High School	Public	9-12	919 Lowber Rd	Herminie	15637	Westmoreland County	Yough School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 446-5520	558	37	14.9	34.8%	521 (93.4%)	8 (1.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.3%)	42.1	447^th of 674 public high schools	33.7%		54.4	357^th of 634 public high schools	43.7%	90	24.7	39.7	61.6									$17,101	$289	$16,812
Mount Pleasant Area High School	Public	9-12	265 State Street	Mount Pleasant	15666	Westmoreland County	Mount Pleasant Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 547-4100	594	40	14.7	27.6%	566 (95.3%)	6 (1.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.7%)	53.8	348^th of 674 public high schools	48.4%		54.5	354^th of 634 public high schools	44.2%	6	27.3	48.4	67.1									$19,153	$1,017	$18,136
Southmoreland Senior High School	Public	9-12	2351 Route 981	Alverton	15612	Westmoreland County	Southmoreland School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 887-2010	584	38	15.2	41.8%	554 (94.9%)	7 (1.2%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.7%)	42.4	446^th of 674 public high schools	33.8%		74.4	173^rd of 634 public high schools	72.7%	273	4.8	48.4	59.5									$12,475	$289	$12,186
Franklin Regional Senior High School	Public	9-12	3200 School Rd	Murrysville	15668	Westmoreland County	Franklin Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 327-5456	1,119	101	11.0	18.1%	946 (84.5%)	26 (2.3%)	28 (2.5%)	84 (7.5%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	29 (2.6%)	83.7	89^th of 674 public high schools	86.8%		83.5	79^th of 634 public high schools	87.5%	10	54.3	65.4	80.5									$17,571	$56	$17,515

Frequently Asked Questions about Hempfield Area Senior High School

Is Hempfield Area Senior High School a good school?

Hempfield Area Senior High School ranks 234^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hempfield Area Senior High School?

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

What district is Hempfield Area Senior High School in?

Hempfield Area School District

What is the racial makeup of Hempfield Area Senior High School?

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

What schools feed into Hempfield Area Senior High School?

Hempfield Area Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fort Allen Elementary School
Elementary : Maxwell Elementary School
Elementary : Stanwood Elementary School
Elementary : West Hempfield Elementary School
Elementary : West Point Elementary School
Middle : Wendover Middle School
Middle : West Hempfield Middle School

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