At a glance
Reported students
1,228
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
70.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
10–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
496
Hempfield Area SHS: 1,228 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
17.5:1 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
- 1,709
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
What the reported data says about Hempfield Area SHS
Hempfield Area SHS is a public high school serving grades 10–12 in Greensburg. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Hempfield Area SD. NCES reports 1,228 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 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, above 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 (93.2%) and multiracial (3.5%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. 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 18 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hempfield Area SHS
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 70.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.34
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93.2%
- Hispanic1.3%
- Black0.7%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.5%
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
18 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.
Other schools in Hempfield Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wendover MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
626 reported students
West Hempfield MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
546 reported students
Stanwood El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
518 reported students
West Hempfield El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
496 reported students
Fort Allen El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
480 reported students
Maxwell El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
380 reported students
Public schools near Hempfield Area SHS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeannette HS High · Jeannette City SD | 07–12 | 405 | 2.4 mi |
| Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center High · Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center | 09–12 | 5 | 3.6 mi |
| Greensburg-Salem HS High · Greensburg Salem SD | 09–12 | 784 | 4.4 mi |
| Penn Trafford HS High · Penn-Trafford SD | 09–12 | 1,167 | 5.8 mi |
| Norwin HS High · Norwin SD | 09–12 | 1,671 | 7.1 mi |
| Yough SHS High · Yough SD | 09–12 | 592 | 7.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hempfield Area SHS
What grades does Hempfield Area SHS serve?
Hempfield Area SHS reports grades 10–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Hempfield Area SD.
How many students attend Hempfield Area SHS?
Hempfield Area SHS reported 1,228 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,709 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hempfield Area SHS?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 1,228 students and 70.3 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 Hempfield Area SHS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hempfield Area SHS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hempfield Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Hempfield Area SHS in?
Hempfield Area SHS is part of Hempfield Area SD, based in Greensburg, PA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hempfield Area SHS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jeannette HS (2.4 mi), Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center (3.6 mi), Greensburg-Salem HS (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.