- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waynesboro, PA
Waynesboro Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for Waynesboro Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422511002243
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waynesboro Area Shs earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Waynesboro · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Waynesboro Area Shs has class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesboro Area Shs ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Waynesboro, PA.
School address
District: Waynesboro Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422511002243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Waynesboro Area Shs held near 1,436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.9 → 74.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 422511002243 · Waynesboro, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,392 enr · 19.3:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynesboro Area Ms (887 students)
Waynesboro Area Shs held near 1,436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.9 → 74.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Waynesboro Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waynesboro Area Shs
1,392 students
- Waynesboro Are
Waynesboro Area Ms
887 students
- Fairview Avenu
Fairview Avenue El Sch
597 students
- Mowrey El Sch 534
Mowrey El Sch
534 students
- Summitview El 363
Summitview El Sch
363 students
- Hooverville El 317
Hooverville El Sch
317 students
What this shows Waynesboro Area Shs reports 1,392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waynesboro Area Shs compares
Waynesboro Area Shs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 42% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 29% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,392 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,392
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 97% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,779
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Waynesboro Area Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waynesboro Area Sd reports $13,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waynesboro Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro Area Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview Avenue El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mowrey El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summitview El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hooverville El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waynesboro Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waynesboro Area Shs
How many students attend Waynesboro Area Shs?
Waynesboro Area Shs has 1,392 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waynesboro, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,439 (2022-23) → 1,436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesboro Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesboro Area Shs is 19.3:1, which is 42% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waynesboro Area Shs?
41.2% of students at Waynesboro Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waynesboro Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at Waynesboro Area Shs is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Waynesboro, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waynesboro Area Shs?
Waynesboro Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waynesboro Area Shs rank among public schools in Waynesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesboro Area Shs ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Waynesboro, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waynesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Waynesboro Area Sd?
Besides Waynesboro Area Shs, Waynesboro Area Sd also operates Waynesboro Area Ms (887 students), Fairview Avenue El Sch (597 students), and Mowrey El Sch (534 students). See the Waynesboro Area Sd district page for the complete list.