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Yough Senior High School

Yough SD · Westmoreland County · 919 Lowber Rd, Herminie, PA 15637.0

(724)446-5520

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3/10
#451
Rank 451 out of 625
Top 72%
English Language Arts3/10 · #452 · 28th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #419 · 33rd percentile
Science3/10 · #438 · 29th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the rolling hills of Westmoreland County, Yough Senior High School serves the small communities along the Youghiogheny River corridor — a quiet, working-class corner of western Pennsylvania where school spirit and local pride run deep. Families here tend to be rooted in the area for generations, and the school reflects that tight-knit character even as it faces the academic challenges common to many rural districts in the region. For families considering the area, it's worth exploring what supplemental support or enrichment opportunities might help students thrive alongside their coursework.

Student Demographics

119 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
108 (91%)
Multiple Races
7 (6%)
Hispanic
2 (2%)
African American
2 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged56 (47%)
Students with Disabilities24 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

592
Enrollment
42.8
Teachers (FTE)
13.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

95.4%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
14.7%
AP Participation
of students
82
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 Programs3/10 · #530 · 20th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found