Hempfield Area High School is a high school for students in the Hempfield Township area of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Serving 1,226 students in grades 10-12, Hempfield Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hempfield Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hempfield Area Sr. High School's student population of 1,226 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
Royal blue, Silver
School Rankings
Hempfield Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hempfield Area Sr. High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#157 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hempfield Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Hempfield Area Sr. High School is ranked #157 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hempfield Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Hempfield Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norwin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hempfield Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Hempfield Area Sr. High School is 93%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hempfield Area Sr. High School?
1,226 students attend Hempfield Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hempfield Area Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hempfield Area Sr. High School?
Hempfield Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hempfield Area Sr. High School offer ?
Hempfield Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hempfield Area Sr. High School part of?
Hempfield Area Sr. High School is part of Hempfield Area School District.
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