Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 500 students in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Central Greene School District, which is ranked 414 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 277 out of 634 Pennsylvania high schools in 2021-2022 to 496 out of 686 in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating. The school's performance on standardized tests is generally below the state and district averages, with only 23.3% of students proficient or better in PSSA/Math for all grades, compared to 36.3% for the Central Greene School District and 40.4% for Pennsylvania. In Keystone Exams, the school's performance is also lower than the state and district averages, with only 22.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 41.6% for Pennsylvania.

Despite the academic challenges, Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School has maintained relatively stable graduation and dropout rates, ranging from 87.0% to 89.6% and 1.3% to 2.5%, respectively, in recent years. The school also has a higher percentage of male students, White students, and low socioeconomic status students compared to the state average. However, the school's performance for disabled students is relatively better, with a ranking of 330 out of 513 PA high schools in 2023-2024. The school's proximity to the Greene County Career and Technology Center may provide opportunities for students to explore vocational and technical education pathways, which could potentially benefit the community's workforce needs.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 30 Zimmerman Dr
       Waynesburg, PA  15370-8281


(724) 852-1050

District: Central Greene School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
496th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,249 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  685

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.8%
Asian:
1.2%
Two or more races:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.1% Help


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Compare Details Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 52.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.95. (See more...)
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Compare Details Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 72.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.13. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.8%), Asian (1.2%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School is 12.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School is $20,249.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School 464th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School 496th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Central Greene School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Greene School District 414th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.95 464th 891 47.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.13 428th 877 51.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.72 402nd 860 53.3%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.58 441st 672 34.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.58 521st 870 40.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.52 528th 673 21.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 38.08 432nd 583 25.9%
2004 64.05 239th 590 59.5%
2005 42.97 418th 593 29.5%
2006 50.56 368th 604 39.1%
2007 47.25 412th 615 33.0%
2008 66.55 218th 621 64.9%
2009 53.45 354th 632 44.0%
2010 43.54 450th 649 30.7%
2011 61.90 302nd 660 54.2%
2012 68.06 232nd 664 65.1%
2013 55.32 297th 591 49.7%
2014 46.82 380th 580 34.5%
2015 52.86 409th 680 39.9%
2016 64.55 306th 677 54.8%
2017 60.69 334th 663 49.6%
2018 49.60 439th 673 34.8%
2019 64.80 298th 693 57.0%
2022 61.64 277th 634 56.3%
2023 42.41 445th 674 34.0%
2024 33.13 496th 686 27.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.72 505th 652 22.5%
2024 32.32 486th 664 26.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.57 431st 665 35.2%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.07 475th 502 5.4%
2024 32.72 330th 513 35.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.31 516th 662 22.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.27 480th 577 16.8%
2024 18.90 512th 595 13.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Waynesburg Central Junior/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 803 2 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 812
1989 774 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 780
1990 763 3 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 778
1991 747 2 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 756
1992 800 3 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 817
1993 826 4 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 841
1994 795 6 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 807
1995 776 5 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 787
1996 776 5 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 787
1997 750 6 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1998 749 3 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1999 721 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 727
2000 688 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2001 688 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2002 687 5 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 701
2003 687 5 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 701
2004 726 6 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 738
2005 739 4 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 749
2006 698 4 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 711
2007 694 5 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2008 686 8 4 2 5 n/a n/a 0 705
2009 703 11 6 3 3 n/a n/a 0 726
2010 659 11 3 4 4 n/a n/a 0 681
2011 629 10 0 3 2 2 0 0 646
2012 609 11 4 5 2 2 0 0 633
2013 580 6 5 4 1 0 1 0 597
2014 563 5 6 4 1 0 1 0 580
2015 521 7 7 3 1 0 0 0 539
2016 537 8 5 2 1 0 3 0 556
2017 534 10 4 1 1 0 3 0 553
2018 532 11 3 0 0 0 3 0 549
2019 519 10 3 0 0 0 3 0 535
2020 502 9 3 2 0 0 3 0 519
2021 500 5 4 1 0 0 6 0 516
2022 484 2 3 2 0 0 9 0 500
2023 483 1 8 1 7 0 0 0 500
2024 656 1 8 5 6 2 7 0 685

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 Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 812 46.8 17.3 n/a
1989 780 51.2 15.2 n/a
1990 778 50.3 15.4 0
1991 756 50.5 14.9 n/a
1992 817 51.7 15.8 n/a
1993 841 49.7 16.9 n/a
1994 807 46.8 17.2 n/a
1995 787 51.6 15.3 n/a
1996 787 51.6 15.3 n/a
1997 762 51.1 14.9 n/a
1998 757 49.0 15.4 n/a
1999 727 48.5 15.0 n/a
2000 694 50.0 13.9 32.1
2001 694 50.0 13.9 29.7
2002 701 46.9 14.9 39.4
2003 701 46.9 14.9 39.4
2004 738 46.7 15.8 33.2
2005 749 47.8 15.7 36.8
2006 711 47.8 14.9 39.2
2007 708 49.9 14.2 45.9
2008 705 51.2 13.8 35.3
2009 726 51.6 14.1 34.7
2010 681 54.1 12.5 34.9
2011 646 53.4 12.0 34.5
2012 633 50.2 12.6 36.5
2013 597 50.0 11.9 39.4
2014 580 50.3 11.5 37.6
2015 539 52.0 10.3 38.2
2016 556 51.0 10.9 37.6
2017 553 49.3 11.2 26
2018 549 47.6 11.5 28.8
2019 535 43.6 12.2 27.5
2020 519 42.6 12.1 28.3
2021 516 41.4 12.4 27.5
2022 500 39.1 12.7 31.2
2023 500 39.0 12.8 0.6
2024 685 56.5 12.1 53.1

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 Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 812 46.8 17.3 n/a
1989 780 51.2 15.2 n/a
1990 778 50.3 15.4 0
1991 756 50.5 14.9 n/a
1992 817 51.7 15.8 n/a
1993 841 49.7 16.9 n/a
1994 807 46.8 17.2 n/a
1995 787 51.6 15.3 n/a
1996 787 51.6 15.3 n/a
1997 762 51.1 14.9 n/a
1998 757 49.0 15.4 n/a
1999 727 48.5 15.0 n/a
2000 694 50.0 13.9 32.1
2001 694 50.0 13.9 29.7
2002 701 46.9 14.9 39.4
2003 701 46.9 14.9 39.4
2004 738 46.7 15.8 33.2
2005 749 47.8 15.7 36.8
2006 711 47.8 14.9 39.2
2007 708 49.9 14.2 45.9
2008 705 51.2 13.8 35.3
2009 726 51.6 14.1 34.7
2010 681 54.1 12.5 34.9
2011 646 53.4 12.0 34.5
2012 633 50.2 12.6 36.5
2013 597 50.0 11.9 39.4
2014 580 50.3 11.5 37.6
2015 539 52.0 10.3 38.2
2016 556 51.0 10.9 37.6
2017 553 49.3 11.2 26
2018 549 47.6 11.5 28.8
2019 535 43.6 12.2 27.5
2020 519 42.6 12.1 28.3
2021 516 41.4 12.4 27.5
2022 500 39.1 12.7 31.2
2023 500 39.0 12.8 0.6
2024 685 56.5 12.1 53.1

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 Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $19,150 (100.0%) $19,150
2020 $00 (0.0%) $14,131 (100.0%) $14,131
2021 $361 (1.8%) $19,942 (98.2%) $20,303
2022 $107 (0.5%) $20,142 (99.5%) $20,249

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 298th of 693 High schoolsRanks 445th of 674 High schools
 23%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School)72.921.9
 51%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School)63.648.1
 15.5%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School)74.655.9
 18.7%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students535500
 6.5%
African American101
 90%
American Indian07
Asian38
 166.7%
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White519483
 6.9%
Two or More Races30
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.5%0.6%
 26.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 685 students attended Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School.

Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School ranks 496th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School are 96% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Waynesburg Central Elementary School


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