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Waynesboro Area Senior High School

Waynesboro Area SD · Franklin County · 550 E 2nd St, Waynesboro, PA 17268.0

(717)762-1191

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5/10
#315
Rank 315 out of 625
Top 50%
English Language Arts4/10 · #378 · 40th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #231 · 63rd percentile
Science5/10 · #357 · 42nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Waynesboro Area Senior High School sits in a small Franklin County borough tucked along the Maryland border, where the pace is slower and the community ties run deep. The school shows particular strength in math, which stands out in a town that blends blue-collar roots with a growing population of families drawn by affordable housing and the scenic South Mountain backdrop. Families who value a tight-knit school environment over the hustle of larger suburban districts will find Waynesboro a comfortable fit.

Student Demographics

332 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
285 (86%)
Hispanic
21 (6%)
Multiple Races
14 (4%)
African American
6 (2%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners4 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged140 (42%)
Students with Disabilities51 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,392
Enrollment
90.2
Teachers (FTE)
15.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

90.5%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

9
AP Courses
offered
5%
AP Participation
of students
72
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #329 · 51st percentile

17 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found