High Schools in Hempfield Area School District

Summary:

The Hempfield Area School District in Pennsylvania is home to one high school, Hempfield Area Senior High School, which serves grades 9-12. This sizable high school of 1,226 students has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 20% of Pennsylvania high schools and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years.

Hempfield Area Senior High School stands out for its exceptional performance, particularly in Literature, where 79.1% of 11th graders scored proficient or better on the Keystone Exams. The school's graduation rate of 87.9% is also significantly higher than the state average. While the school's test scores in Algebra I and Biology are slightly lower than its standout performance in Literature, the overall academic achievement at Hempfield Area Senior High School is impressive, with the district spending $17,258 per student, higher than the state average.

With a student-teacher ratio of 17.9, slightly lower than the national average, and a moderate level of economic diversity, as indicated by 35.48% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Hempfield Area Senior High School provides a well-rounded educational experience. The school's consistent high performance and focus on language arts suggest a strong foundation, while potential areas for improvement include science and math education.

District Detail

4347 Route 136
Greensburg, PA 15601-9315

(724) 834-2590

SchoolDigger Rank:
92^nd of 606 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 5,015

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 1

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hempfield Area Senior High School	Public	10-12	4345 State Route 136	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Hempfield Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 834-9000	1,228	70	17.4	35.4%	1,145 (93.2%)	8 (0.7%)	16 (1.3%)	13 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	43 (3.5%)	79	128^th of 681 public high schools	81.2%		81.2	105^th of 686 public high schools	84.7%	23	62.0	56.3	79.1	$17,472	$645	$16,827

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Greensburg Salem School District	1.49 mi	5	296^th
Greater Latrobe School District	3.01 mi	5	99^th
Jeannette City School District	5.06 mi	2	476^th
Mount Pleasant Area School District	5.63 mi	5
Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center	5.98 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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