Yough Senior High School is a high school located in the southeastern region of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA. The school is operated by the Yough School District. Students attend from borough of West Newton and the townships of Sewickley and South Huntingdon.
Serving 571 students in grades 9-12, Yough Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yough Sr. High School's student population of 571 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Colors
Green, Orange
School Rankings
Yough Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yough Sr. High School is 0.15, 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
#1324 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yough Sr. High School's ranking?
Yough Sr. High School is ranked #1324 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Yough Sr. High School often compared to?
Yough Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penn Trafford High School, Franklin Regional Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yough Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Yough Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yough Sr. High School?
571 students attend Yough Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Yough Sr. High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yough Sr. High School?
Yough Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yough Sr. High School offer ?
Yough Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Yough Sr. High School part of?
Yough Sr. High School is part of Yough School District.
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