Yough Senior High School

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Yough Senior High School ranks 447 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Yough Senior High School is a public high school located in Herminie, Pennsylvania, serving 558 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Norwin School District. While the school has a relatively homogeneous student population with a high percentage of white students, its academic performance is mixed, with strengths in Literature but weaknesses in Algebra I and Biology.

Yough Senior High School's four-year graduation rate is relatively high, ranging from 89% to 98% over the past few years, which is higher than some nearby schools like Jeannette High School and McKeesport Area Senior High School. However, the school's performance on the Keystone Exams has declined over the years, with the percentage of students proficient or better in Algebra I dropping from 69.1% in 2020-2021 to 24.7% in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with the school ranking 450 out of 577 Pennsylvania high schools for white students but 249 out of 502 for disabled students.

Compared to higher-performing nearby schools, such as Penn Trafford High School and Norwin Senior High School, Yough Senior High School's academic performance is generally lower, with significantly higher test scores, graduation rates, and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While Yough Senior High School spends more per student than the state average and some nearby schools, this higher funding has not necessarily translated into higher academic performance, suggesting the need for the district to identify and implement strategies to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

919 Lowber Rd
Herminie, PA 15637-1219

(724) 446-5520

District: Yough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
447^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,101

Feeder schools for Yough Senior High School:

Elementary:	H W Good Elementary School
	Mendon Elementary School
	West Newton Elementary School
Middle:	Yough Intrmd/Middle School School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 558

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Two or more races:

4.3%

African American:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Yough Senior High School ranks worse than 66.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.07. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Yough 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 (93.4%), two or more races (4.3%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Yough Senior High School is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Yough Senior High School employs 37.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Yough Senior High School is $17,101.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Yough Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Yough Senior High School 447^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Yough Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

White students:

Yough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Yough School District 207^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Yough Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Yough Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	69.92	168^th	583	71.2%
2004	42.60	396^th	590	32.9%
2005	68.80	190^th	593	68.0%
2006	68.45	194^th	604	67.9%
2007	62.41	272^nd	615	55.8%
2008	60.55	283^rd	621	54.4%
2009	45.97	427^th	632	32.4%
2010	63.67	263^rd	649	59.5%
2011	52.45	392^nd	660	40.6%
2012	59.80	322^nd	664	51.5%
2013	53.43	316^th	591	46.5%
2014	56.37	296^th	580	49.0%
2015	65.96	273^rd	680	59.9%
2016	67.48	265^th	677	60.9%
2017	60.47	335^th	663	49.5%
2018	67.56	289^th	673	57.1%
2019	53.53	402^nd	693	42.0%
2021	69.21	193^rd	537	64.1%
2022	54.38	357^th	634	43.7%
2023	42.07	447^th	674	33.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Yough Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.19	426^th	652	34.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Yough Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.11	249^th	502	50.4%

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Rank History for White students at Yough Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.65	450^th	577	22.0%

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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 Yough Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	673	10	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	687
1989	636	5	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	644
1990	664	7	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	673
1991	605	10	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	619
1992	626	8	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	641
1993	636	11	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	650
1994	630	5	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	641
1995	901	4	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	910
1996	901	4	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	910
1997	894	0	6	1	1	n/a	n/a	902
1998	859	4	1	1	4	n/a	n/a	869
1999	814	5	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	823
2000	845	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	850
2001	838	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	842
2002	831	15	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	849
2003	831	15	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	849
2004	822	19	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	849
2005	807	16	6	3	2	n/a	n/a	834
2006	821	11	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	841
2007	821	17	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	846
2008	851	11	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	863
2009	834	8	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	843
2010	785	11	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	798
2011	769	5	0	1	0	0	7	782
2012	681	5	0	1	0	0	9	696
2013	750	5	0	1	1	0	13	770
2014	711	8	1	0	0	0	9	729
2015	707	6	1	1	0	0	12	727
2016	675	7	1	1	0	0	11	695
2017	671	7	2	2	0	0	14	696
2018	657	7	1	4	0	0	15	684
2019	623	9	1	3	0	0	19	655
2020	607	6	1	4	0	0	21	639
2021	547	8	1	5	0	0	23	584
2022	543	10	1	5	0	0	21	580
2023	521	8	1	4	0	0	24	558

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 Yough Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	687	39.0	17.6	n/a
1989	644	41.0	15.7	n/a
1990	673	37.0	18.1	0
1991	619	36.0	17.1	n/a
1992	641	41.0	15.6	n/a
1993	650	37.0	17.6	n/a
1994	641	41.0	15.6	n/a
1995	910	49.0	18.6	n/a
1996	910	49.0	18.6	n/a
1997	902	46.0	19.6	n/a
1998	869	46.5	18.7	n/a
1999	823	45.5	18.1	n/a
2000	850	48.5	17.5	24
2001	842	46.5	18.1	23
2002	849	48.0	17.7	23.8
2003	849	48.0	17.7	23.8
2004	849	46.3	18.3	22.7
2005	834	45.0	18.5	24.2
2006	841	44.3	19.0	28.9
2007	846	45.0	18.8	31.9
2008	863	45.2	19.1	31.3
2009	843	45.1	18.7	41
2010	798	43.6	18.2	31.1
2011	782	43.1	18.1	34.8
2012	696	60.1	11.5	34.2
2013	770	59.6	12.9	28.8
2014	729	43.4	16.7	38.1
2015	727	45.0	16.1	33.8
2016	695	44.0	15.7	35.3
2017	696	44.3	15.6	30.9
2018	684	41.6	16.4	37.6
2019	655	41.6	15.7	34.4
2020	639	40.9	15.6	32.4
2021	584	37.1	15.7	36
2022	580	37.1	15.5	37.6
2023	558	37.2	14.9	34.8

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 Yough Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	687	39.0	17.6	n/a
1989	644	41.0	15.7	n/a
1990	673	37.0	18.1	0
1991	619	36.0	17.1	n/a
1992	641	41.0	15.6	n/a
1993	650	37.0	17.6	n/a
1994	641	41.0	15.6	n/a
1995	910	49.0	18.6	n/a
1996	910	49.0	18.6	n/a
1997	902	46.0	19.6	n/a
1998	869	46.5	18.7	n/a
1999	823	45.5	18.1	n/a
2000	850	48.5	17.5	24
2001	842	46.5	18.1	23
2002	849	48.0	17.7	23.8
2003	849	48.0	17.7	23.8
2004	849	46.3	18.3	22.7
2005	834	45.0	18.5	24.2
2006	841	44.3	19.0	28.9
2007	846	45.0	18.8	31.9
2008	863	45.2	19.1	31.3
2009	843	45.1	18.7	41
2010	798	43.6	18.2	31.1
2011	782	43.1	18.1	34.8
2012	696	60.1	11.5	34.2
2013	770	59.6	12.9	28.8
2014	729	43.4	16.7	38.1
2015	727	45.0	16.1	33.8
2016	695	44.0	15.7	35.3
2017	696	44.3	15.6	30.9
2018	684	41.6	16.4	37.6
2019	655	41.6	15.7	34.4
2020	639	40.9	15.6	32.4
2021	584	37.1	15.7	36
2022	580	37.1	15.5	37.6
2023	558	37.2	14.9	34.8

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 Yough Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$137 (0.9%)	$15,257 (99.1%)	$15,394
2020	$137 (0.9%)	$15,961 (99.1%)	$16,098
2021	$165 (1.0%)	$16,115 (99.0%)	$16,280
2022	$288 (1.7%)	$16,812 (98.3%)	$17,101

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Yough Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 402^nd of 693 High schools	Ranks 447^th of 674 High schools	8.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Yough Senior High School)	61.3	24.7	36.6%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Yough Senior High School)	60.7	39.7	21%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Yough Senior High School)	68.9	61.6	7.3%
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	655	558	14.8%
African American	9	8	11.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	3	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	623	521	16.4%
Two or More Races	19	24	26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.4%	34.8%	0.4%

Schools Near Yough 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
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
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
Elizabeth Forward Senior High School	Public	9-12	1000 Weigles Hill Road	Elizabeth	15037	Allegheny County	Elizabeth Forward School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 896-2349	749	52	14.5	32.6%	663 (88.5%)	31 (4.1%)	16 (2.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.7%)	69.6	210^th of 674 public high schools	68.8%		81.1	98^th of 634 public high schools	84.5%	112	35.1	57.7	74.5									$19,703	$506	$19,197
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
Belle Vernon Area High School	Public	9-12	425 Crest Ave	Belle Vernon	15012	Fayette County	Belle Vernon Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 808-2500	752	43	17.3	35.9%	654 (87.0%)	20 (2.7%)	28 (3.7%)	14 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.7%)	73.3	171^st of 674 public high schools	74.6%		64.5	247^th of 634 public high schools	61.0%	76	34.1	66.2										$15,381	$854	$14,527
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)
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
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
McKeesport Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	1960 Eden Park Blvd	McKeesport	15132	Allegheny County	McKeesport Area School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 664-3650	1,045	63	16.6	77.9%	391 (37.4%)	503 (48.1%)	41 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	108 (10.3%)	12.5	585^th of 674 public high schools	13.2%		19.8	530^th of 634 public high schools	16.4%	55	1.7	27.3	37.6									$18,487	$3,886	$14,601
McKeesport Area Technology Center	Public	9-12	1960 Eden Park Boulevard	McKeesport	15132	Allegheny County	McKeesport Area Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(412) 664-3726	0	9	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Yough Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Yough Senior High School?

Students at Yough Senior High School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Yough Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 558 students attended Yough Senior High School.

Is Yough Senior High School a good school?

Yough Senior High School ranks 447^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Yough Senior High School?

Yough Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : H W Good Elementary School
Elementary : Mendon Elementary School
Elementary : West Newton Elementary School
Middle : Yough Intrmd/Middle School School

What district is Yough Senior High School in?

Yough School District

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