- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waynesburg, PA
Waynesburg Central Hs
Federal NCES profile for Waynesburg Central Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420543005118
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waynesburg Central Hs earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Waynesburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 0.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Waynesburg Central Hs has class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesburg Central Hs ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Waynesburg, PA.
School address
District: Central Greene Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420543005118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+185 students YoY
Waynesburg Central Hs grew from 500 students in 2022-23 to 685 in 2023-24 (+37.0%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+185 students YoY 420543005118 · Waynesburg, PA High · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 16.9:1 · 0.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynesburg Central El School (761 students)
Waynesburg Central Hs grew from 500 students in 2022-23 to 685 in 2023-24 (+37.0%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Waynesburg Central Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waynesburg Cen
Waynesburg Central El School
761 students
- This school
Waynesburg Central Hs
661 students
- Miller Ms 229
Miller Ms
229 students
What this shows Waynesburg Central Hs reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waynesburg Central Hs compares
Waynesburg Central Hs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.6% | ▼ 99% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$18,546
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Waynesburg Central Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Greene Sd reports $18,546 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waynesburg Central Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesburg Central El School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miller Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waynesburg Central Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Waynesburg
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~661 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waynesburg Central Hs
How many students attend Waynesburg Central Hs?
Waynesburg Central Hs has 661 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waynesburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 685 (2023-24), up 185.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesburg Central Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesburg Central Hs is 16.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waynesburg Central Hs?
0.6% of students at Waynesburg Central Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waynesburg Central Hs?
The largest demographic group at Waynesburg Central Hs is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Waynesburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waynesburg Central Hs?
Waynesburg Central Hs 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 Waynesburg Central Hs rank among public schools in Waynesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesburg Central Hs ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Waynesburg, 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 Waynesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Greene Sd?
Besides Waynesburg Central Hs, Central Greene Sd also operates Waynesburg Central El School (761 students) and Miller Ms (229 students). See the Central Greene Sd district page for the complete list.