Enrollment
1,392
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422511002243
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waynesboro Area Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waynesboro Area Shs
Waynesboro Area Shs is a large high school in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,392 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.3:1 is larger than about 97% of Pennsylvania schools and 42% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.2% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,392 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 123 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #105, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Waynesboro Area Sd spends $12,735 per pupil, 29% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Waynesboro Area Sd also operates Waynesboro Area Ms (887 students) and Fairview Avenue El Sch (597 students) alongside Waynesboro Area Shs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Waynesboro Area Shs compares
Waynesboro Area Shs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,735
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waynesboro Area Sd, which includes Waynesboro Area Shs.
$12,735
Per student
-29%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 39.0%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
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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.
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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Waynesboro Area Shs a good school?
Waynesboro Area Shs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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