Waynesboro High

Summary:

Waynesboro High is a public high school in Waynesboro, Virginia, serving 905 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Waynesboro City Public Schools district, which is ranked 117 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waynesboro High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia high schools, with proficiency rates on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests significantly lower than state averages in subjects like Geometry, Biology, and Geography. The school's student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, as well as economically disadvantaged students, perform particularly poorly, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Virginia high schools. This is likely due to the school's high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, which has increased from 46.42% in 2021-2022 to 86.85% in 2022-2023.

In comparison, nearby high schools like Buffalo Gap High, Fort Defiance High, and Riverheads High generally outperform Waynesboro High on academic measures and have higher statewide rankings. These schools also have lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students and higher proficiency rates on SOL tests. While Waynesboro High's English Language Learner (ELL) students perform relatively better than other subgroups, the school's overall declining performance and the need for more targeted interventions and support for its diverse student population suggest that significant improvements are necessary to provide a high-quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1200 West Main St
       Waynesboro, VA  22980


(540) 946-4616

District: Waynesboro City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
304th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,696 Help


Feeder schools for Waynesboro High:

Elementary:    Berkeley Glenn Elementary
    Wenonah Elementary
    Westwood Hills Elementary
    William Perry Elementary
Middle:    Kate Collins Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  917

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.4%
Hispanic:
20.5%
African American:
17.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waynesboro High ranks worse than 92.4% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Waynesboro High 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.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Waynesboro High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.4%), Hispanic (20.5%), African American (17.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waynesboro High is 15.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waynesboro High is $7,696.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waynesboro High:

SchoolDigger ranks Waynesboro High 304th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Waynesboro High in the ranking list.)

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Waynesboro City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Waynesboro City Public Schools 117th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waynesboro High

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Rank History for all students at Waynesboro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 37.01 240th 308 22.1%
2006 29.25 270th 314 14.0%
2007 24.35 285th 313 8.9%
2008 36.29 234th 316 25.9%
2009 28.42 266th 313 15.0%
2010 27.05 276th 317 12.9%
2011 22.84 288th 320 10.0%
2012 29.39 267th 321 16.8%
2013 39.14 214th 321 33.3%
2014 26.12 274th 322 14.9%
2015 22.22 295th 322 8.4%
2016 25.02 285th 321 11.2%
2017 24.78 288th 324 11.1%
2018 25.23 290th 326 11.0%
2019 24.65 289th 327 11.6%
2021 23.04 274th 327 16.2%
2022 35.28 236th 325 27.4%
2023 21.60 306th 326 6.1%
2024 24.00 304th 329 7.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Waynesboro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.01 184th 193 4.7%
2024 39.30 142nd 198 28.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Waynesboro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.21 51st 122 58.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waynesboro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 21.30 308th 320 3.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Waynesboro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.63 305th 320 4.7%
2024 20.93 302nd 322 6.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Waynesboro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.44 298th 321 7.2%
2024 26.52 283rd 322 12.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Waynesboro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.02 238th 240 0.8%
2024 15.25 244th 249 2.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waynesboro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.39 219th 232 5.6%
2024 19.17 222nd 233 4.7%
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Rank History for White students at Waynesboro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.16 295th 315 6.3%
2024 22.72 293rd 314 6.7%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Waynesboro High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 783 783
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 747 747
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 682 682
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 686 686
1993 586 107 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 705
1994 585 111 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 707
1995 652 104 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 770
1996 652 104 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 770
1997 641 113 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 768
1998 655 118 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 791
1999 656 126 8 12 1 n/a n/a 0 803
2000 639 126 8 16 1 n/a n/a -4 786
2001 647 138 7 18 1 n/a n/a 0 811
2002 637 129 12 25 2 n/a n/a 0 805
2003 637 129 12 25 2 n/a n/a 0 805
2004 654 124 12 34 4 n/a n/a 0 828
2005 682 149 9 40 2 n/a n/a 0 882
2006 692 142 9 42 4 n/a n/a 1 890
2007 679 136 11 56 4 n/a n/a 1 887
2008 671 147 7 59 3 n/a n/a 0 887
2009 669 120 7 74 6 n/a n/a 0 876
2010 626 130 7 76 7 n/a n/a 0 846
2011 620 149 9 78 8 0 0 0 864
2012 602 139 7 90 8 0 17 0 863
2013 580 163 10 90 6 0 19 0 868
2014 576 150 11 98 6 0 18 0 859
2015 581 164 9 96 3 0 23 0 876
2016 553 162 11 104 3 0 27 0 860
2017 513 153 10 110 1 0 49 0 836
2018 506 156 8 109 1 0 57 0 837
2019 487 146 7 131 2 0 71 0 844
2020 493 122 5 146 2 0 89 0 857
2021 487 146 8 171 4 0 81 0 897
2022 464 144 12 184 4 1 85 0 894
2023 463 149 13 182 2 1 95 0 905
2024 462 160 23 188 1 3 80 0 917

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 Waynesboro High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 783 51.9 15.0 n/a
1990 747 50.3 14.8 n/a
1991 682 45.0 15.1 n/a
1992 686 45.8 14.9 n/a
1993 705 46.6 15.1 n/a
1994 707 68.3 n/a 12
1995 770 n/a 0.0 8.3
1996 770 n/a 0.0 8.3
1997 768 n/a 0.0 17.2
1998 791 n/a 0.0 14
1999 803 52.0 15.4 21
2000 786 n/a 0.0 19.2
2001 811 55.7 14.6 17.8
2002 805 69.0 11.7 20.2
2003 805 69.0 11.7 20.2
2004 828 59.0 14.0 25
2005 882 64.0 13.8 29.8
2006 890 63.0 14.1 32.3
2007 887 60.0 14.8 35.9
2008 887 55.4 16.0 34.9
2009 876 56.5 15.5 37.3
2010 846 56.7 14.9 42.3
2011 864 54.2 15.9 44.8
2012 863 65.4 13.1 45
2013 868 62.8 13.8 47.2
2014 859 64.5 13.3 46.9
2015 876 58.0 15.1 49
2016 860 67.0 12.8 50.5
2017 836 65.7 12.7 47.4
2018 837 65.1 12.8 48.6
2019 844 67.3 12.5 48.8
2020 857 59.3 14.4 48.4
2021 897 60.0 14.9 n/a
2022 894 61.1 14.6 46.4
2023 905 64.2 14.0 86.9
2024 917 57.5 15.9 89.2

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 Waynesboro High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 783 51.9 15.0 n/a
1990 747 50.3 14.8 n/a
1991 682 45.0 15.1 n/a
1992 686 45.8 14.9 n/a
1993 705 46.6 15.1 n/a
1994 707 68.3 n/a 12
1995 770 n/a 0.0 8.3
1996 770 n/a 0.0 8.3
1997 768 n/a 0.0 17.2
1998 791 n/a 0.0 14
1999 803 52.0 15.4 21
2000 786 n/a 0.0 19.2
2001 811 55.7 14.6 17.8
2002 805 69.0 11.7 20.2
2003 805 69.0 11.7 20.2
2004 828 59.0 14.0 25
2005 882 64.0 13.8 29.8
2006 890 63.0 14.1 32.3
2007 887 60.0 14.8 35.9
2008 887 55.4 16.0 34.9
2009 876 56.5 15.5 37.3
2010 846 56.7 14.9 42.3
2011 864 54.2 15.9 44.8
2012 863 65.4 13.1 45
2013 868 62.8 13.8 47.2
2014 859 64.5 13.3 46.9
2015 876 58.0 15.1 49
2016 860 67.0 12.8 50.5
2017 836 65.7 12.7 47.4
2018 837 65.1 12.8 48.6
2019 844 67.3 12.5 48.8
2020 857 59.3 14.4 48.4
2021 897 60.0 14.9 n/a
2022 894 61.1 14.6 46.4
2023 905 64.2 14.0 86.9
2024 917 57.5 15.9 89.2

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 Waynesboro High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $204 (2.6%) $7,658 (97.4%) $7,863
2020 $226 (3.0%) $7,420 (97.1%) $7,645
2021 $370 (4.8%) $7,325 (95.2%) $7,696

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waynesboro High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 289th of 327 High schoolsRanks 306th of 326 High schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Geometry (Waynesboro High)7788
 11%
   End of Course Geometry (Waynesboro City Public Schools)8188
 7%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Waynesboro High)6467
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Waynesboro City Public Schools)7274
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Waynesboro High)9193
 2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Waynesboro City Public Schools)9193
 2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Biology (Waynesboro High)7149
 22%
   End of Course Biology (Waynesboro City Public Schools)7148
 23%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Waynesboro High)6727
 40%
   End of Course Earth Science (Waynesboro City Public Schools)6625
 41%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Waynesboro High)8278
 4%
   End of Course English Reading (Waynesboro City Public Schools)8077
 3%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Waynesboro High)4947
 2%
   End of Course VA and US History (Waynesboro City Public Schools)4844
 4%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Waynesboro High)6777
 10%
   End of Course World History I (Waynesboro City Public Schools)6676
 10%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Waynesboro High)6728
 39%
   End of Course World History II (Waynesboro City Public Schools)6728
 39%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students844905
 7.2%
African American146149
 2.1%
American Indian22
Asian713
 85.7%
Hispanic131182
 38.9%
Pacific Islander01
White487463
 4.9%
Two or More Races7195
 33.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.8%86.9%
 38%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Waynesboro High

Students at Waynesboro High are 50% White, 21% Hispanic, 17% African American, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 917 students attended Waynesboro High.

Waynesboro High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Berkeley Glenn Elementary
Elementary : Wenonah Elementary
Elementary : Westwood Hills Elementary
Elementary : William Perry Elementary
Middle : Kate Collins Middle

Waynesboro High ranks in the bottom 7.6% of Virginia high schools.


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

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