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Waynesburg Central JSHS

Grades 07–12 · High · Waynesburg, PA · NCES 420543005118

At a glance

Reported students

661

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

57.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Pennsylvania high enrollment

58th percentile

Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

711

Waynesburg Central JSHS: 661 reported students.

State peer staffing position

28th percentile

11.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
497
Teachers (FTE)
38
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1

What the reported data says about Waynesburg Central JSHS

Waynesburg Central JSHS is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Waynesburg. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Central Greene SD. NCES reports 661 students for 2024–25.

Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, below the Pennsylvania median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (95.8%) and Asian (1.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 27.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Waynesburg Central JSHS

  1. 1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 57.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities
27.6%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White95.8%
  • Hispanic0.8%
  • Black0.5%
  • Asian1.1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial1.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

7 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Waynesburg Central JSHS

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Waynesburg Central El School

Elementary · Central Greene SD

KG–067610.1 mi
Greene County Career and Technology Center

High · Greene County Career and Technology Center

09–1250.1 mi
Jefferson-Morgan MS/HS

High · Jefferson-Morgan SD

07–123835.1 mi
Jefferson-Morgan El Sch

Elementary · Jefferson-Morgan SD

PK–063915.1 mi
West Greene Middle-Senior HS

High · West Greene SD

06–123077.2 mi
Carmichaels Area HS

High · Carmichaels Area SD

09–122939.2 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Waynesburg Central JSHS

What grades does Waynesburg Central JSHS serve?

Waynesburg Central JSHS reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Central Greene SD.

How many students attend Waynesburg Central JSHS?

Waynesburg Central JSHS reported 661 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 497 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Waynesburg Central JSHS?

The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 661 students and 57.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Waynesburg Central JSHS a public, charter, or magnet school?

Waynesburg Central JSHS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Central Greene SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Waynesburg Central JSHS in?

Waynesburg Central JSHS is part of Central Greene SD, based in Waynesburg, PA, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Waynesburg Central JSHS?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Waynesburg Central El School (0.1 mi), Greene County Career and Technology Center (0.1 mi), Jefferson-Morgan MS/HS (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.