Yough SD

Herminie, Pennsylvania — 5 schools

1,796
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$19,236
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Yough SD operates 5 public schools serving 1,796 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,818 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Westmoreland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,236 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 41.4% local, 50.9% state, and 7.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $81,025 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 45/100, ranked #379 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (9 AP courses district-wide), a 319.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.2% White, 1.6% African American, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Yough Shs accounts for 32.6% of all Yough SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Yough SD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Yough SD school enrollment varies 3.3× across entities

Yough SD school enrollment ranges from 181 students (lowest) to 592 students (highest), a spread of 411 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Yough SD student-counselor ratio is 319:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Yough SD is typically wider than the Yough SD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Yough SD chronic absenteeism rate is 20.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Yough SD is typically wider than the Yough SD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.8%
Federal
50.9%
State
41.4%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
379 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Westmoreland County county, where this district is located.

$1,001
Studio/mo
$1,077
1 BR/mo
$1,299
2 BR/mo
$1,661
3 BR/mo
$1,789
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$81,025
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Yough SD.

White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 1.6%
Multiracial 4.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
9 AP courses total
319.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Yough SD

School Enrollment
Yough Shs
592
Yough Intrmd/Ms Sch
541
H W Good El Sch
270
Mendon El Sch
234
West Newton El Sch
181

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Yough SD?

Yough SD has 5 schools, including 1 high, 4 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,796 students.

How much does Yough SD spend per student?

Yough SD spends $19,236 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #379 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in Yough SD?

The average teacher salary in Yough SD is $81,025 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Yough SD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Westmoreland County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Yough SD?

Yough SD students are 92.2% White, 1.6% African American, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Yough SD?

Yough SD has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #379 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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