Waynesburg Central High School is a public high school serving around 500 students in grades 9-12 and is located near Waynesburg, the county seat of Greene County. WCHS is the sole high school of the Central Greene School District.
Serving 685 students in grades 7-12, Waynesburg Central Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 685 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waynesburg Central Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Waynesburg Central Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 685 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
685 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Rankings
Waynesburg Central Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waynesburg Central Jr. Sr. High School is 0.08, 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
#726 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
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: Raiders
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waynesburg Central Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Waynesburg Central Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #726 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Waynesburg Central Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Waynesburg Central Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carmichaels Area High School, Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School, Mapletown Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waynesburg Central Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Waynesburg Central Jr. Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Waynesburg Central Jr. Sr. High School?
685 students attend Waynesburg Central Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Waynesburg Central Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waynesburg Central Jr. Sr. High School?
Waynesburg Central Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waynesburg Central Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Waynesburg Central Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waynesburg Central Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Waynesburg Central Jr. Sr. High School is part of Central Greene School District.
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